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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.14, 1,246.50 and 571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.14, 1,246.50 and 571.34 is: 788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.14 : 1,246.50 = 571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.14/1,246.50 = 571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.14x = 1,246.50 × 571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.14x = 712,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,175.31/903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.55

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