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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,246.28 and 510.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,246.28 and 510.13 is: 703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,246.28 = 510.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,246.28 = 510.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,246.28 × 510.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 635,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,764.82/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.96

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