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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.26, 1,246.42 and 510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.26, 1,246.42 and 510.38 is: 704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.26 : 1,246.42 = 510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.26/1,246.42 = 510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.26x = 1,246.42 × 510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.26x = 636,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,147.84/903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.28

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