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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.16, 1,242.26 and 568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.16, 1,242.26 and 568.46 is: 784.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.16 : 1,242.26 = 568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.16/1,242.26 = 568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.16x = 1,242.26 × 568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.16x = 706,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,175.12/900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.50

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