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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.01, 1,247.64 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.01, 1,247.64 and 511.11 is: 705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.01 : 1,247.64 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.01/1,247.64 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.01x = 1,247.64 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.01x = 637,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,682.24/904.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.40

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