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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.70, 1,248.28 and 511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.70, 1,248.28 and 511.58 is: 705.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.70 : 1,248.28 = 511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.70/1,248.28 = 511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.70x = 1,248.28 × 511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.70x = 638,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,595.08/904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.86

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