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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,246.01 and 510.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,246.01 and 510.00 is: 703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,246.01 = 510.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,246.01 = 510.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,246.01 × 510.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 635,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,467.22/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.69

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