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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,243.62 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,243.62 and 565.11 is: 779.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,243.62 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,243.62 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,243.62 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 702,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,782.10/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.78

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