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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.14, 1,246.32 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.14, 1,246.32 and 510.16 is: 704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.14 : 1,246.32 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.14/1,246.32 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.14x = 1,246.32 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.14x = 635,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,819.50/903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.01

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