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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.30, 1,244.98 and 548.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.30, 1,244.98 and 548.41 is: 756.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.30 : 1,244.98 = 548.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.30/1,244.98 = 548.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.30x = 1,244.98 × 548.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.30x = 682,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,759.48/902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.69

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