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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.46, 1,185.62 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.46, 1,185.62 and 544.20 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.46 : 1,185.62 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.46/1,185.62 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.46x = 1,185.62 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.46x = 645,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,214.40/859.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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