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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.22, 1,243.19 and 569.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.22, 1,243.19 and 569.06 is: 784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.22 : 1,243.19 = 569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.22/1,243.19 = 569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.22x = 1,243.19 × 569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.22x = 707,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,440.64/901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.99

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