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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,248.30 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,248.30 and 568.16 is: 784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,248.30 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,248.30 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,248.30 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 709,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,238.79/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.46

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