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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,246.08 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,246.08 and 572.08 is: 788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,246.08 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,246.08 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,246.08 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 712,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,857.45/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.91

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