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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,246.02 and 571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,246.02 and 571.34 is: 788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,246.02 = 571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,246.02 = 571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,246.02 × 571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 711,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,901.07/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.62

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