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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.23, 1,245.63 and 571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.23, 1,245.63 and 571.07 is: 787.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.23 : 1,245.63 = 571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.23/1,245.63 = 571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.23x = 1,245.63 × 571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.23x = 711,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,335.70/903.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.55

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