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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,247.99 and 511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,247.99 and 511.35 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,247.99 = 511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,247.99 = 511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,247.99 × 511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 638,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,157.13/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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