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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.48, 1,246.78 and 510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.48, 1,246.78 and 510.50 is: 704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.48 : 1,246.78 = 510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.48/1,246.78 = 510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.48x = 1,246.78 × 510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.48x = 636,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,481.19/903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.48

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