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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,245.51 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,245.51 and 570.78 is: 788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,245.51 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,245.51 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,245.51 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 710,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,912.20/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.09

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