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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.33, 1,245.70 and 549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.33, 1,245.70 and 549.30 is: 757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.33 : 1,245.70 = 549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.33/1,245.70 = 549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.33x = 1,245.70 × 549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.33x = 684,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,256.78/903.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.49

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