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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.37, 1,249.47 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.37, 1,249.47 and 573.68 is: 791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.37 : 1,249.47 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.37/1,249.47 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.37x = 1,249.47 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.37x = 716,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,789.70/905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.71

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