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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.07, 1,248.40 and 573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.07, 1,248.40 and 573.09 is: 791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.07 : 1,248.40 = 573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.07/1,248.40 = 573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.07x = 1,248.40 × 573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.07x = 715,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,436.45/904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.35

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