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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,248.78 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,248.78 and 511.96 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,248.78 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,248.78 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,248.78 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 639,325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,325.41/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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