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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,248.84 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,248.84 and 511.92 is: 706.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,248.84 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,248.84 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,248.84 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 639,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,306.17/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.38

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