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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.60, 1,243.99 and 547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.60, 1,243.99 and 547.51 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.60 : 1,243.99 = 547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.60/1,243.99 = 547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.60x = 1,243.99 × 547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.60x = 681,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,095.12/901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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