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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,247.00 and 544.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,247.00 and 544.79 is: 751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,247.00 = 544.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,247.00 = 544.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,247.00 × 544.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 679,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,353.52/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.83

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