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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.65, 1,244.24 and 547.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.65, 1,244.24 and 547.61 is: 755.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.65 : 1,244.24 = 547.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.65/1,244.24 = 547.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.65x = 1,244.24 × 547.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.65x = 681,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,358.27/901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.68

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