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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.91, 1,245.53 and 566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.91, 1,245.53 and 566.73 is: 781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.91 : 1,245.53 = 566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.91/1,245.53 = 566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.91x = 1,245.53 × 566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.91x = 705,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,876.38/902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.78

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