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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.99, 1,185.09 and 544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.99, 1,185.09 and 544.14 is: 750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.99 : 1,185.09 = 544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.99/1,185.09 = 544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.99x = 1,185.09 × 544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.99x = 644,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,854.87/858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.71

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