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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.84, 1,248.56 and 572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.84, 1,248.56 and 572.68 is: 790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.84 : 1,248.56 = 572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.84/1,248.56 = 572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.84x = 1,248.56 × 572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.84x = 715,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,025.34/904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.22

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