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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.64, 1,249.13 and 573.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.64, 1,249.13 and 573.75 is: 791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.64 : 1,249.13 = 573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.64/1,249.13 = 573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.64x = 1,249.13 × 573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.64x = 716,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,685.47/905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.36

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