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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903, 1,246.32 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903, 1,246.32 and 510.06 is: 703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903 : 1,246.32 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903/1,246.32 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903x = 1,246.32 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903x = 635,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,697.98/903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.98

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