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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.85, 902.04 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.85, 902.04 and 570.96 is: 787.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.85 : 902.04 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.85/902.04 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.85x = 902.04 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.85x = 515,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,028.76/653.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.69

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