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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.06, 1,247.56 and 511.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.06, 1,247.56 and 511.10 is: 705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.06 : 1,247.56 = 511.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.06/1,247.56 = 511.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.06x = 1,247.56 × 511.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.06x = 637,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,627.92/904.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.29

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