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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.18, 1,243.73 and 547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.18, 1,243.73 and 547.10 is: 755.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.18 : 1,243.73 = 547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.18/1,243.73 = 547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.18x = 1,243.73 × 547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.18x = 680,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,444.68/901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.06

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