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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.57, 1,249.08 and 573.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.57, 1,249.08 and 573.59 is: 792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.57 : 1,249.08 = 573.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.57/1,249.08 = 573.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.57x = 1,249.08 × 573.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.57x = 716,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,459.80/904.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.04

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