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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.41, 1,248.14 and 511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.41, 1,248.14 and 511.49 is: 705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.41 : 1,248.14 = 511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.41/1,248.14 = 511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.41x = 1,248.14 × 511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.41x = 638,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,415.53/904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.89

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