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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,247.49 and 572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,247.49 and 572.43 is: 789.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,247.49 = 572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,247.49 = 572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,247.49 × 572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 714,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,100.70/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.81

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