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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.86, 1,246.36 and 571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.86, 1,246.36 and 571.73 is: 789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.86 : 1,246.36 = 571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.86/1,246.36 = 571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.86x = 1,246.36 × 571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.86x = 712,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,586.94/902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.26

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