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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,243.56 and 546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,243.56 and 546.98 is: 754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,243.56 = 546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,243.56 = 546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,243.56 × 546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 680,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,196.23/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.91

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