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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.02, 1,246.17 and 510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.02, 1,246.17 and 510.14 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.02 : 1,246.17 = 510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.02/1,246.17 = 510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.02x = 1,246.17 × 510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.02x = 635,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,721.16/903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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