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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.24, 1,244.05 and 570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.24, 1,244.05 and 570.15 is: 787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.24 : 1,244.05 = 570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.24/1,244.05 = 570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.24x = 1,244.05 × 570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.24x = 709,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,293.68/901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.02

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