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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.27, 1,247.05 and 571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.27, 1,247.05 and 571.98 is: 789.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.27 : 1,247.05 = 571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.27/1,247.05 = 571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.27x = 1,247.05 × 571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.27x = 713,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,283.11/903.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.67

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