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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,248.47 and 511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,248.47 and 511.71 is: 706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,248.47 = 511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,248.47 = 511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,248.47 × 511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 638,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,852.03/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.16

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