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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.52, 1,185.63 and 549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.52, 1,185.63 and 549.02 is: 757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.52 : 1,185.63 = 549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.52/1,185.63 = 549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.52x = 1,185.63 × 549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.52x = 650,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,934.58/859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.32

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