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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.55, 1,248.30 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.55, 1,248.30 and 573.12 is: 790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.55 : 1,248.30 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.55/1,248.30 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.55x = 1,248.30 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.55x = 715,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,425.70/904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.92

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