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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.84, 1,245.26 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.84, 1,245.26 and 571.32 is: 788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.84 : 1,245.26 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.84/1,245.26 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.84x = 1,245.26 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.84x = 711,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,441.94/902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.00

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