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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.27, 1,247.88 and 511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.27, 1,247.88 and 511.42 is: 705.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.27 : 1,247.88 = 511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.27/1,247.88 = 511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.27x = 1,247.88 × 511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.27x = 638,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,190.79/904.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.75

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