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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.11, 1,246.23 and 510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.11, 1,246.23 and 510.18 is: 704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.11 : 1,246.23 = 510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.11/1,246.23 = 510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.11x = 1,246.23 × 510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.11x = 635,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,801.62/903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.02

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