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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.69, 1,246.61 and 572.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.69, 1,246.61 and 572.00 is: 789.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.69 : 1,246.61 = 572.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.69/1,246.61 = 572.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.69x = 1,246.61 × 572.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.69x = 713,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,056.12/903.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.05

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