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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,247.16 and 572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,247.16 and 572.46 is: 790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,247.16 = 572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,247.16 = 572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,247.16 × 572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 713,949.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,949.21/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.43

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