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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,246.41 and 549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,246.41 and 549.20 is: 757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,246.41 = 549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,246.41 = 549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,246.41 × 549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 684,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,531.49/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.71

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