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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.88, 1,250.34 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.88, 1,250.34 and 547.22 is: 755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.88 : 1,250.34 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.88/1,250.34 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.88x = 1,250.34 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.88x = 684,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,211.05/905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.30

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