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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.22, 1,247.93 and 511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.22, 1,247.93 and 511.31 is: 705.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.22 : 1,247.93 = 511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.22/1,247.93 = 511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.22x = 1,247.93 × 511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.22x = 638,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,079.09/904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.67

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