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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,246.38 and 510.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,246.38 and 510.21 is: 704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,246.38 = 510.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,246.38 = 510.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,246.38 × 510.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 635,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,912.99/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.13

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