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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,248.36 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,248.36 and 511.62 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,248.36 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,248.36 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,248.36 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 638,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,685.94/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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