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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.68, 1,244.31 and 570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.68, 1,244.31 and 570.38 is: 787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.68 : 1,244.31 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.68/1,244.31 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.68x = 1,244.31 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.68x = 709,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,729.64/901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.12

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