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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.93, 1,245.83 and 549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.93, 1,245.83 and 549.09 is: 757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.93 : 1,245.83 = 549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.93/1,245.83 = 549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.93x = 1,245.83 × 549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.93x = 684,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,070.05/902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.62

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