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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.69, 1,245.79 and 548.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.69, 1,245.79 and 548.53 is: 757.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.69 : 1,245.79 = 548.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.69/1,245.79 = 548.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.69x = 1,245.79 × 548.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.69x = 683,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,353.00/902.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.02

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