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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.62, 1,245.72 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.62, 1,245.72 and 548.56 is: 757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.62 : 1,245.72 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.62/1,245.72 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.62x = 1,245.72 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.62x = 683,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,352.16/902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.08

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