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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,244.30 and 547.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,244.30 and 547.83 is: 755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,244.30 = 547.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,244.30 = 547.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,244.30 × 547.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 681,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,662.13/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.89

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