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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.81, 1,244.58 and 547.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.81, 1,244.58 and 547.65 is: 755.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.81 : 1,244.58 = 547.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.81/1,244.58 = 547.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.81x = 1,244.58 × 547.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.81x = 681,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,594.24/901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.81

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