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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.54, 1,244.97 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.54, 1,244.97 and 571.05 is: 787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.54 : 1,244.97 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.54/1,244.97 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.54x = 1,244.97 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.54x = 710,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,940.12/902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.71

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