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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.78, 1,248.60 and 572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.78, 1,248.60 and 572.86 is: 790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.78 : 1,248.60 = 572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.78/1,248.60 = 572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.78x = 1,248.60 × 572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.78x = 715,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,273.00/904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.55

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