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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.16, 1,243.69 and 565.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.16, 1,243.69 and 565.31 is: 780.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.16 : 1,243.69 = 565.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.16/1,243.69 = 565.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.16x = 1,243.69 × 565.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.16x = 703,062.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,062.76/901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.17

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