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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.93, 1,185.03 and 544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.93, 1,185.03 and 544.11 is: 750.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.93 : 1,185.03 = 544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.93/1,185.03 = 544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.93x = 1,185.03 × 544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.93x = 644,786.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,786.67/858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.69

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