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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.10, 1,247.52 and 511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.10, 1,247.52 and 511.05 is: 705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.10 : 1,247.52 = 511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.10/1,247.52 = 511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.10x = 1,247.52 × 511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.10x = 637,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,545.10/904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.17

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