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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.45, 1,248.16 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.45, 1,248.16 and 511.40 is: 705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.45 : 1,248.16 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.45/1,248.16 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.45x = 1,248.16 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.45x = 638,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,309.02/904.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.74

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