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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,247.32 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,247.32 and 511 is: 705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,247.32 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,247.32 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,247.32 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 637,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,380.52/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.04

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