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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.18, 1,246.32 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.18, 1,246.32 and 510.24 is: 704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.18 : 1,246.32 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.18/1,246.32 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.18x = 1,246.32 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.18x = 635,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,922.32/903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.09

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