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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,247.56 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,247.56 and 511.06 is: 705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,247.56 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,247.56 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,247.56 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 637,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,578.01/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.27

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