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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.97, 1,351.05 and 572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.97, 1,351.05 and 572.74 is: 857.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.97 : 1,351.05 = 572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.97/1,351.05 = 572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.97x = 1,351.05 × 572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.97x = 773,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,799.68/901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.90

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