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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.94, 1,243.85 and 569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.94, 1,243.85 and 569.79 is: 785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.94 : 1,243.85 = 569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.94/1,243.85 = 569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.94x = 1,243.85 × 569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.94x = 708,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,733.29/901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.79

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