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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.30, 1,243.98 and 569.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.30, 1,243.98 and 569.51 is: 786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.30 : 1,243.98 = 569.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.30/1,243.98 = 569.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.30x = 1,243.98 × 569.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.30x = 708,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,464.30/901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.05

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