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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.60, 1,244.16 and 570.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.60, 1,244.16 and 570.31 is: 787.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.60 : 1,244.16 = 570.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.60/1,244.16 = 570.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.60x = 1,244.16 × 570.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.60x = 709,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,553.78/901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.00

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