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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.29, 1,248.06 and 572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.29, 1,248.06 and 572.75 is: 790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.29 : 1,248.06 = 572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.29/1,248.06 = 572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.29x = 1,248.06 × 572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.29x = 714,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,828.85/904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.48

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