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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,248.21 and 511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,248.21 and 511.55 is: 705.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,248.21 = 511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,248.21 = 511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,248.21 × 511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 638,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,520.27/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.94

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