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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,244.60 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,244.60 and 543.26 is: 749.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,244.60 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,244.60 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,244.60 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 676,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,132.46/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.54

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