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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.98, 1,246.13 and 510.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.98, 1,246.13 and 510.00 is: 703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.98 : 1,246.13 = 510.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.98/1,246.13 = 510.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.98x = 1,246.13 × 510.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.98x = 635,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,528.40/902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.81

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