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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.40, 1,246.71 and 510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.40, 1,246.71 and 510.42 is: 704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.40 : 1,246.71 = 510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.40/1,246.71 = 510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.40x = 1,246.71 × 510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.40x = 636,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,345.72/903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.39

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