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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.18, 1,242.51 and 546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.18, 1,242.51 and 546.15 is: 753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.18 : 1,242.51 = 546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.18/1,242.51 = 546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.18x = 1,242.51 × 546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.18x = 678,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,596.84/900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.85

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