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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904, 1,247.52 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904, 1,247.52 and 511.03 is: 705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904 : 1,247.52 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904/1,247.52 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904x = 1,247.52 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904x = 637,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,511.35/904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.21

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