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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,243.68 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,243.68 and 547.08 is: 755.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,243.68 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,243.68 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,243.68 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 680,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,392.45/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.06

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