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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.83, 1,244.17 and 547.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.83, 1,244.17 and 547.81 is: 755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.83 : 1,244.17 = 547.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.83/1,244.17 = 547.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.83x = 1,244.17 × 547.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.83x = 681,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,562.55/901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.76

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