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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.25, 1,247.87 and 511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.25, 1,247.87 and 511.29 is: 705.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.25 : 1,247.87 = 511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.25/1,247.87 = 511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.25x = 1,247.87 × 511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.25x = 638,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,024.73/904.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.58

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