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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.56, 1,245.62 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.56, 1,245.62 and 548.40 is: 756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.56 : 1,245.62 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.56/1,245.62 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.56x = 1,245.62 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.56x = 683,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,098.01/902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.84

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