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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,244.82 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,244.82 and 570.48 is: 787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,244.82 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,244.82 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,244.82 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 710,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,144.91/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.37

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