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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.26, 1,248.70 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.26, 1,248.70 and 573.12 is: 790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.26 : 1,248.70 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.26/1,248.70 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.26x = 1,248.70 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.26x = 715,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,654.94/905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.55

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