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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.37, 1,241.19 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.37, 1,241.19 and 567.68 is: 783.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.37 : 1,241.19 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.37/1,241.19 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.37x = 1,241.19 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.37x = 704,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,592.53/899.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.43

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