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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.03, 1,244.18 and 570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.03, 1,244.18 and 570.04 is: 787.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.03 : 1,244.18 = 570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.03/1,244.18 = 570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.03x = 1,244.18 × 570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.03x = 709,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,232.37/901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.14

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