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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.70, 1,250.58 and 570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.70, 1,250.58 and 570.27 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.70 : 1,250.58 = 570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.70/1,250.58 = 570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.70x = 1,250.58 × 570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.70x = 713,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,170.27/906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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