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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.56, 1,243.94 and 570.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.56, 1,243.94 and 570.37 is: 786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.56 : 1,243.94 = 570.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.56/1,243.94 = 570.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.56x = 1,243.94 × 570.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.56x = 709,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,506.06/901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.98

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