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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.68, 1,247.08 and 510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.68, 1,247.08 and 510.70 is: 704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.68 : 1,247.08 = 510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.68/1,247.08 = 510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.68x = 1,247.08 × 510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.68x = 636,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,883.76/903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.77

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