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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.98, 1,186.18 and 549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.98, 1,186.18 and 549.02 is: 758.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.98 : 1,186.18 = 549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.98/1,186.18 = 549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.98x = 1,186.18 × 549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.98x = 651,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,236.54/858.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.15

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