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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,246.05 and 510.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,246.05 and 510.03 is: 703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,246.05 = 510.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,246.05 = 510.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,246.05 × 510.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 635,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,522.88/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.74

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