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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.30, 1,243.61 and 547.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.30, 1,243.61 and 547.41 is: 755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.30 : 1,243.61 = 547.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.30/1,243.61 = 547.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.30x = 1,243.61 × 547.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.30x = 680,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,761.81/901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.31

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