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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.87, 1,247.40 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.87, 1,247.40 and 572.18 is: 789.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.87 : 1,247.40 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.87/1,247.40 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.87x = 1,247.40 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.87x = 713,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,731.10/903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.64

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