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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.19, 1,248.68 and 573.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.19, 1,248.68 and 573.50 is: 791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.19 : 1,248.68 = 573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.19/1,248.68 = 573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.19x = 1,248.68 × 573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.19x = 716,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,117.98/905.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.12

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