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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,247.77 and 511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,247.77 and 511.16 is: 705.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,247.77 = 511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,247.77 = 511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,247.77 × 511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 637,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,802.60/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.41

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