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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.00, 1,244.81 and 570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.00, 1,244.81 and 570.30 is: 787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.00 : 1,244.81 = 570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.00/1,244.81 = 570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.00x = 1,244.81 × 570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.00x = 709,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,916.57/902.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.05

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