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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.10, 1,240.38 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.10, 1,240.38 and 568.08 is: 783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.10 : 1,240.38 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.10/1,240.38 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.10x = 1,240.38 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.10x = 704,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,635.07/899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.71

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