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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.06, 1,244.63 and 547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.06, 1,244.63 and 547.97 is: 756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.06 : 1,244.63 = 547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.06/1,244.63 = 547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.06x = 1,244.63 × 547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.06x = 682,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,024.38/902.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.07

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