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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,247.72 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,247.72 and 511.08 is: 705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,247.72 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,247.72 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,247.72 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 637,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,684.74/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.29

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