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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.67, 1,245.69 and 571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.67, 1,245.69 and 571.25 is: 788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.67 : 1,245.69 = 571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.67/1,245.69 = 571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.67x = 1,245.69 × 571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.67x = 711,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,594.18/902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.32

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