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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.87, 1,248.83 and 511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.87, 1,248.83 and 511.89 is: 706.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.87 : 1,248.83 = 511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.87/1,248.83 = 511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.87x = 1,248.83 × 511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.87x = 639,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,263.59/904.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.47

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