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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.00, 1,248.57 and 573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.00, 1,248.57 and 573.10 is: 790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.00 : 1,248.57 = 573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.00/1,248.57 = 573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.00x = 1,248.57 × 573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.00x = 715,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,552.35/905.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.67

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