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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.73, 1,243.56 and 569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.73, 1,243.56 and 569.57 is: 785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.73 : 1,243.56 = 569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.73/1,243.56 = 569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.73x = 1,243.56 × 569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.73x = 708,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,294.47/901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.48

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