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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,244.36 and 548.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,244.36 and 548.06 is: 756.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,244.36 = 548.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,244.36 = 548.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,244.36 × 548.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 681,974.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,974.98/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.14

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