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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,245.12 and 548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,245.12 and 548.39 is: 756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,245.12 = 548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,245.12 = 548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,245.12 × 548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 682,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,811.36/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.81

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