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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,246.98 and 549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,246.98 and 549.42 is: 758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,246.98 = 549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,246.98 = 549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,246.98 × 549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 685,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,115.75/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.19

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