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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,247.07 and 510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,247.07 and 510.56 is: 704.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,247.07 = 510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,247.07 = 510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,247.07 × 510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 636,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,697.82/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.61

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