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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.03, 1,248.99 and 573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.03, 1,248.99 and 573.34 is: 791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.03 : 1,248.99 = 573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.03/1,248.99 = 573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.03x = 1,248.99 × 573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.03x = 716,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,089.68/905.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.23

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