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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.74, 1,248.63 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.74, 1,248.63 and 511.86 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.74 : 1,248.63 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.74/1,248.63 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.74x = 1,248.63 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.74x = 639,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,123.75/904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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