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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.85, 1,250.82 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.85, 1,250.82 and 574.83 is: 793.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.85 : 1,250.82 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.85/1,250.82 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.85x = 1,250.82 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.85x = 719,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,008.86/905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.74

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