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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.01, 1,241.13 and 545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.01, 1,241.13 and 545.98 is: 752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.01 : 1,241.13 = 545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.01/1,241.13 = 545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.01x = 1,241.13 × 545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.01x = 677,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,632.16/900.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.92

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