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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,245.39 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,245.39 and 570.78 is: 787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,245.39 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,245.39 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,245.39 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 710,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,843.70/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.92

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