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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,246.31 and 510.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,246.31 and 510.15 is: 704.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,246.31 = 510.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,246.31 = 510.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,246.31 × 510.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 635,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,796.26/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.00

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