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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,243.26 and 569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,243.26 and 569.34 is: 785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,243.26 = 569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,243.26 = 569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,243.26 × 569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 707,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,837.65/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.86

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