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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,244.82 and 543.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,244.82 and 543.22 is: 749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,244.82 = 543.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,244.82 = 543.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,244.82 × 543.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 676,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,211.12/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.76

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