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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,246.49 and 571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,246.49 and 571.18 is: 788.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,246.49 = 571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,246.49 = 571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,246.49 × 571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 711,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,970.16/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.15

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