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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,243.53 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,243.53 and 547.02 is: 754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,243.53 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,243.53 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,243.53 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 680,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,235.78/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.91

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