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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.69, 1,244.15 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.69, 1,244.15 and 547.80 is: 755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.69 : 1,244.15 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.69/1,244.15 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.69x = 1,244.15 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.69x = 681,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,544.50/901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.85

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