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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.86, 1,247.38 and 572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.86, 1,247.38 and 572.26 is: 789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.86 : 1,247.38 = 572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.86/1,247.38 = 572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.86x = 1,247.38 × 572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.86x = 713,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,825.68/903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.75

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