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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.96, 1,242.29 and 568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.96, 1,242.29 and 568.33 is: 784.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.96 : 1,242.29 = 568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.96/1,242.29 = 568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.96x = 1,242.29 × 568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.96x = 706,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,028.99/899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.52

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