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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.22, 1,240.68 and 567.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.22, 1,240.68 and 567.53 is: 783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.22 : 1,240.68 = 567.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.22/1,240.68 = 567.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.22x = 1,240.68 × 567.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.22x = 704,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,123.12/899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.04

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