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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.19, 1,245.11 and 548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.19, 1,245.11 and 548.03 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.19 : 1,245.11 = 548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.19/1,245.11 = 548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.19x = 1,245.11 × 548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.19x = 682,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,357.63/902.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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