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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.64, 1,243.76 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.64, 1,243.76 and 569.94 is: 786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.64 : 1,243.76 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.64/1,243.76 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.64x = 1,243.76 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.64x = 708,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,868.57/901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.20

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