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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.14, 1,248.60 and 573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.14, 1,248.60 and 573.43 is: 791.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.14 : 1,248.60 = 573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.14/1,248.60 = 573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.14x = 1,248.60 × 573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.14x = 715,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,984.70/905.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.02

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