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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.53, 1,249.68 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.53, 1,249.68 and 573.84 is: 791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.53 : 1,249.68 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.53/1,249.68 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.53x = 1,249.68 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.53x = 717,110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,110.12/905.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.92

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