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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.34, 1,243.19 and 569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.34, 1,243.19 and 569.82 is: 785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.34 : 1,243.19 = 569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.34/1,243.19 = 569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.34x = 1,243.19 × 569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.34x = 708,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,394.53/901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.93

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