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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.02, 1,241.91 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.02, 1,241.91 and 545.90 is: 753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.02 : 1,241.91 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.02/1,241.91 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.02x = 1,241.91 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.02x = 677,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,958.67/900.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.27

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