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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.57, 1,244.66 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.57, 1,244.66 and 548.55 is: 756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.57 : 1,244.66 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.57/1,244.66 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.57x = 1,244.66 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.57x = 682,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,759.61/902.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.46

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