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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.86, 1,243.37 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.86, 1,243.37 and 569.12 is: 785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.86 : 1,243.37 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.86/1,243.37 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.86x = 1,243.37 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.86x = 707,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,623.89/900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.50

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