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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,248.46 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,248.46 and 573.24 is: 791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,248.46 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,248.46 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,248.46 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 715,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,667.21/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.07

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