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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.03, 1,246.07 and 509.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.03, 1,246.07 and 509.98 is: 703.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.03 : 1,246.07 = 509.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.03/1,246.07 = 509.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.03x = 1,246.07 × 509.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.03x = 635,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,468.94/903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.71

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