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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,248.82 and 511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,248.82 and 511.97 is: 706.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,248.82 = 511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,248.82 = 511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,248.82 × 511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 639,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,357.88/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.53

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