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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.86, 1,246 and 571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.86, 1,246 and 571.26 is: 788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.86 : 1,246 = 571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.86/1,246 = 571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.86x = 1,246 × 571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.86x = 711,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,789.96/902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.37

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