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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.78, 1,249.98 and 573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.78, 1,249.98 and 573.86 is: 791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.78 : 1,249.98 = 573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.78/1,249.98 = 573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.78x = 1,249.98 × 573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.78x = 717,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,313.52/905.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.93

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