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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.68, 1,245.61 and 571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.68, 1,245.61 and 571.10 is: 788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.68 : 1,245.61 = 571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.68/1,245.61 = 571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.68x = 1,245.61 × 571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.68x = 711,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,367.87/902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.06

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