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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,243.67 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,243.67 and 547.02 is: 754.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,243.67 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,243.67 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,243.67 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 680,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,312.71/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.75

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