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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.02, 1,245.50 and 571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.02, 1,245.50 and 571.12 is: 787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.02 : 1,245.50 = 571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.02/1,245.50 = 571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.02x = 1,245.50 × 571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.02x = 711,331.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,331.53/903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.73

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