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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.19, 1,243.73 and 547.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.19, 1,243.73 and 547.03 is: 754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.19 : 1,243.73 = 547.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.19/1,243.73 = 547.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.19x = 1,243.73 × 547.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.19x = 680,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,359.01/901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.96

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