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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.94, 1,248.50 and 573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.94, 1,248.50 and 573.26 is: 790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.94 : 1,248.50 = 573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.94/1,248.50 = 573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.94x = 1,248.50 × 573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.94x = 715,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,715.11/904.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.90

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