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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,245.63 and 571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,245.63 and 571.18 is: 787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,245.63 = 571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,245.63 = 571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,245.63 × 571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 711,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,478.94/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.84

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