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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.99, 1,244.06 and 570.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.99, 1,244.06 and 570.21 is: 787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.99 : 1,244.06 = 570.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.99/1,244.06 = 570.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.99x = 1,244.06 × 570.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.99x = 709,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,372.60/900.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.33

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