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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.43, 1,248.08 and 511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.43, 1,248.08 and 511.43 is: 705.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.43 : 1,248.08 = 511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.43/1,248.08 = 511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.43x = 1,248.08 × 511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.43x = 638,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,296.76/904.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.75

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