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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.80, 1,250.04 and 574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.80, 1,250.04 and 574.08 is: 792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.80 : 1,250.04 = 574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.80/1,250.04 = 574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.80x = 1,250.04 × 574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.80x = 717,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,622.96/905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.25

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