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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.74, 1,246.86 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.74, 1,246.86 and 572.04 is: 789.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.74 : 1,246.86 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.74/1,246.86 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.74x = 1,246.86 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.74x = 713,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,253.79/903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.23

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