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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.74, 1,248.51 and 511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.74, 1,248.51 and 511.79 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.74 : 1,248.51 = 511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.74/1,248.51 = 511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.74x = 1,248.51 × 511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.74x = 638,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,970.61/904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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