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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,245.15 and 570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,245.15 and 570.93 is: 787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,245.15 = 570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,245.15 = 570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,245.15 × 570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 710,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,893.49/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.57

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