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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.80, 1,248.40 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.80, 1,248.40 and 511.68 is: 705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.80 : 1,248.40 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.80/1,248.40 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.80x = 1,248.40 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.80x = 638,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,781.31/904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.99

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