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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.46, 1,244.34 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.46, 1,244.34 and 570.11 is: 786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.46 : 1,244.34 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.46/1,244.34 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.46x = 1,244.34 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.46x = 709,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,410.68/901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.96

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