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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.19, 1,246.49 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.19, 1,246.49 and 549.03 is: 757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.19 : 1,246.49 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.19/1,246.49 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.19x = 1,246.49 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.19x = 684,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,357.66/903.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.72

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