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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.22, 1,243.74 and 547.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.22, 1,243.74 and 547.39 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.22 : 1,243.74 = 547.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.22/1,243.74 = 547.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.22x = 1,243.74 × 547.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.22x = 680,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,810.84/901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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