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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,248.51 and 572.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,248.51 and 572.95 is: 790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,248.51 = 572.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,248.51 = 572.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,248.51 × 572.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 715,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,333.80/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.34

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