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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.40, 1,246.78 and 549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.40, 1,246.78 and 549.24 is: 758.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.40 : 1,246.78 = 549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.40/1,246.78 = 549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.40x = 1,246.78 × 549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.40x = 684,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,781.45/903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.00

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