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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.11, 1,245.06 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.11, 1,245.06 and 548.08 is: 756.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.11 : 1,245.06 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.11/1,245.06 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.11x = 1,245.06 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.11x = 682,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,392.48/902.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.44

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