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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.67, 1,246.77 and 510.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.67, 1,246.77 and 510.62 is: 704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.67 : 1,246.77 = 510.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.67/1,246.77 = 510.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.67x = 1,246.77 × 510.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.67x = 636,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,619.46/903.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.48

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