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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.23, 1,348.09 and 570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.23, 1,348.09 and 570.17 is: 853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.23 : 1,348.09 = 570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.23/1,348.09 = 570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.23x = 1,348.09 × 570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.23x = 768,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,637.62/900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.83

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