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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,247.60 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,247.60 and 511.11 is: 705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,247.60 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,247.60 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,247.60 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 637,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,662.11/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.25

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