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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.19, 1,248.33 and 573.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.19, 1,248.33 and 573.05 is: 790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.19 : 1,248.33 = 573.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.19/1,248.33 = 573.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.19x = 1,248.33 × 573.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.19x = 715,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,352.64/905.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.28

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