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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.85, 1,250.64 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.85, 1,250.64 and 570.11 is: 787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.85 : 1,250.64 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.85/1,250.64 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.85x = 1,250.64 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.85x = 712,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,996.12/905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.10

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