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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.42, 1,244.13 and 569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.42, 1,244.13 and 569.98 is: 786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.42 : 1,244.13 = 569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.42/1,244.13 = 569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.42x = 1,244.13 × 569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.42x = 709,129.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,129.22/901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.68

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