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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.82, 1,245.93 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.82, 1,245.93 and 544.02 is: 750.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.82 : 1,245.93 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.82/1,245.93 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.82x = 1,245.93 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.82x = 677,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,805.00/902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.76

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