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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.95, 1,248.64 and 511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.95, 1,248.64 and 511.90 is: 706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.95 : 1,248.64 = 511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.95/1,248.64 = 511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.95x = 1,248.64 × 511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.95x = 639,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,174.41/904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.31

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