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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.84, 1,246.11 and 571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.84, 1,246.11 and 571.70 is: 789.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.84 : 1,246.11 = 571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.84/1,246.11 = 571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.84x = 1,246.11 × 571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.84x = 712,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,398.23/902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.07

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