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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.05, 1,242.84 and 568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.05, 1,242.84 and 568.95 is: 784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.05 : 1,242.84 = 568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.05/1,242.84 = 568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.05x = 1,242.84 × 568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.05x = 707,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,113.82/901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.77

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