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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.60, 1,244.40 and 570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.60, 1,244.40 and 570.46 is: 787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.60 : 1,244.40 = 570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.60/1,244.40 = 570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.60x = 1,244.40 × 570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.60x = 709,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,880.42/901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.36

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