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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.30, 1,247.09 and 572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.30, 1,247.09 and 572.14 is: 789.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.30 : 1,247.09 = 572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.30/1,247.09 = 572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.30x = 1,247.09 × 572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.30x = 713,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,510.07/904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.02

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