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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.47, 1,245.92 and 549.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.47, 1,245.92 and 549.45 is: 757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.47 : 1,245.92 = 549.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.47/1,245.92 = 549.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.47x = 1,245.92 × 549.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.47x = 684,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,570.74/903.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.71

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