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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.19, 1,247.30 and 572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.19, 1,247.30 and 572.50 is: 789.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.19 : 1,247.30 = 572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.19/1,247.30 = 572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.19x = 1,247.30 × 572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.19x = 714,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,073.01/904.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.74

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