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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.20, 1,246.13 and 549.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.20, 1,246.13 and 549.27 is: 757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.20 : 1,246.13 = 549.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.20/1,246.13 = 549.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.20x = 1,246.13 × 549.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.20x = 684,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,459.08/903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.82

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