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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.76, 1,244.93 and 548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.76, 1,244.93 and 548.73 is: 756.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.76 : 1,244.93 = 548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.76/1,244.93 = 548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.76x = 1,244.93 × 548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.76x = 683,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,127.70/902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.71

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