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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,245.20 and 548.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,245.20 and 548.00 is: 756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,245.20 = 548.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,245.20 = 548.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,245.20 × 548.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 682,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,360.63/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.35

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