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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.86, 1,248.93 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.86, 1,248.93 and 512.10 is: 706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.86 : 1,248.93 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.86/1,248.93 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.86x = 1,248.93 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.86x = 639,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,577.05/904.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.82

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