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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.59, 1,242.16 and 569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.59, 1,242.16 and 569.07 is: 784.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.59 : 1,242.16 = 569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.59/1,242.16 = 569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.59x = 1,242.16 × 569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.59x = 706,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,873.15/900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.90

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