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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.94, 1,250.82 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.94, 1,250.82 and 570 is: 786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.94 : 1,250.82 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.94/1,250.82 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.94x = 1,250.82 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.94x = 712,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,967.40/905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.99

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