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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,245.27 and 570.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,245.27 and 570.57 is: 787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,245.27 = 570.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,245.27 = 570.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,245.27 × 570.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 710,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,513.70/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.10

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