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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,243.85 and 547.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,243.85 and 547.43 is: 755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,243.85 = 547.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,243.85 = 547.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,243.85 × 547.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 680,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,911.85/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.10

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