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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,242.88 and 569.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,242.88 and 569.09 is: 785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,242.88 = 569.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,242.88 = 569.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,242.88 × 569.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 707,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,312.26/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.27

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