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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.06, 1,243.62 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.06, 1,243.62 and 569.38 is: 785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.06 : 1,243.62 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.06/1,243.62 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.06x = 1,243.62 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.06x = 708,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,092.36/901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.84

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