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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.66, 1,247.02 and 510.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.66, 1,247.02 and 510.65 is: 704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.66 : 1,247.02 = 510.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.66/1,247.02 = 510.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.66x = 1,247.02 × 510.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.66x = 636,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,790.76/903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.68

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