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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.22, 1,246.90 and 571.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.22, 1,246.90 and 571.99 is: 789.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.22 : 1,246.90 = 571.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.22/1,246.90 = 571.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.22x = 1,246.90 × 571.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.22x = 713,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,214.33/903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.64

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