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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.96, 1,184.93 and 543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.96, 1,184.93 and 543.70 is: 750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.96 : 1,184.93 = 543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.96/1,184.93 = 543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.96x = 1,184.93 × 543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.96x = 644,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,240.52/858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.02

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