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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.32, 1,247.72 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.32, 1,247.72 and 511.20 is: 705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.32 : 1,247.72 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.32/1,247.72 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.32x = 1,247.72 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.32x = 637,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,834.46/904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.32

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