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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.80, 1,245.67 and 548.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.80, 1,245.67 and 548.83 is: 757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.80 : 1,245.67 = 548.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.80/1,245.67 = 548.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.80x = 1,245.67 × 548.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.80x = 683,661.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,661.07/902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.27

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