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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,246.55 and 510.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,246.55 and 510.34 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,246.55 = 510.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,246.55 = 510.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,246.55 × 510.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 636,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,164.33/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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