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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,245.52 and 570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,245.52 and 570.98 is: 788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,245.52 = 570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,245.52 = 570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,245.52 × 570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 711,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,167.01/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.24

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