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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.24, 1,248.08 and 572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.24, 1,248.08 and 572.52 is: 790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.24 : 1,248.08 = 572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.24/1,248.08 = 572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.24x = 1,248.08 × 572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.24x = 714,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,550.76/904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.22

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