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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.95, 1,357.29 and 571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.95, 1,357.29 and 571.41 is: 857.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.95 : 1,357.29 = 571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.95/1,357.29 = 571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.95x = 1,357.29 × 571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.95x = 775,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,569.08/904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.03

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