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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,245.42 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,245.42 and 570.96 is: 788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,245.42 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,245.42 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,245.42 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 711,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,085.00/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.20

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