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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,248.85 and 569.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,248.85 and 569.09 is: 785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,248.85 = 569.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,248.85 = 569.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,248.85 × 569.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 710,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,708.05/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.20

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