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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.09, 1,241.97 and 545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.09, 1,241.97 and 545.91 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.09 : 1,241.97 = 545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.09/1,241.97 = 545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.09x = 1,241.97 × 545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.09x = 678,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,003.84/900.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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