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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,248.62 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,248.62 and 573.48 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,248.62 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,248.62 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,248.62 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 716,055.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,055.73/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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