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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,244.50 and 547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,244.50 and 547.86 is: 755.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,244.50 = 547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,244.50 = 547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,244.50 × 547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 681,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,811.77/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.83

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