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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.24, 1,243.66 and 569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.24, 1,243.66 and 569.48 is: 785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.24 : 1,243.66 = 569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.24/1,243.66 = 569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.24x = 1,243.66 × 569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.24x = 708,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,239.50/901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.85

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