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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.41, 1,246.59 and 510.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.41, 1,246.59 and 510.35 is: 704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.41 : 1,246.59 = 510.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.41/1,246.59 = 510.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.41x = 1,246.59 × 510.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.41x = 636,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,200.32/903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.22

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