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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.10, 1,247.60 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.10, 1,247.60 and 511.12 is: 705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.10 : 1,247.60 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.10/1,247.60 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.10x = 1,247.60 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.10x = 637,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,673.31/904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.31

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