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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,246.80 and 510.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,246.80 and 510.51 is: 704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,246.80 = 510.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,246.80 = 510.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,246.80 × 510.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 636,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,503.87/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.55

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