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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.13, 1,247.76 and 511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.13, 1,247.76 and 511.15 is: 705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.13 : 1,247.76 = 511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.13/1,247.76 = 511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.13x = 1,247.76 × 511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.13x = 637,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,789.97/904.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.42

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