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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.79, 1,248.63 and 511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.79, 1,248.63 and 511.81 is: 706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.79 : 1,248.63 = 511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.79/1,248.63 = 511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.79x = 1,248.63 × 511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.79x = 639,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,061.32/904.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.31

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