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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.30, 1,246.44 and 571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.30, 1,246.44 and 571.74 is: 788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.30 : 1,246.44 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.30/1,246.44 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.30x = 1,246.44 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.30x = 712,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,639.61/903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.93

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