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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,248.36 and 573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,248.36 and 573.18 is: 790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,248.36 = 573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,248.36 = 573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,248.36 × 573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 715,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,534.98/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.56

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