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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,243.05 and 546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,243.05 and 546.89 is: 754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,243.05 = 546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,243.05 = 546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,243.05 × 546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 679,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,811.61/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.74

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