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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,244.76 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,244.76 and 570.08 is: 786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,244.76 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,244.76 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,244.76 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 709,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,606.56/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.83

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