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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,247.55 and 511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,247.55 and 511.05 is: 705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,247.55 = 511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,247.55 = 511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,247.55 × 511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 637,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,560.43/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.18

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