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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,352.98 and 569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,352.98 and 569.66 is: 852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,352.98 = 569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,352.98 = 569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,352.98 × 569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 770,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,743.30/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.24

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