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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.63, 1,247.01 and 510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.63, 1,247.01 and 510.67 is: 704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.63 : 1,247.01 = 510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.63/1,247.01 = 510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.63x = 1,247.01 × 510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.63x = 636,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,810.60/903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.72

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