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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.21, 1,244.70 and 548.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.21, 1,244.70 and 548.00 is: 756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.21 : 1,244.70 = 548.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.21/1,244.70 = 548.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.21x = 1,244.70 × 548.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.21x = 682,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,096.13/902.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.03

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