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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.44, 1,247.64 and 572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.44, 1,247.64 and 572.75 is: 790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.44 : 1,247.64 = 572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.44/1,247.64 = 572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.44x = 1,247.64 × 572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.44x = 714,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,579.57/904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.08

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