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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.69, 1,247.22 and 510.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.69, 1,247.22 and 510.75 is: 704.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.69 : 1,247.22 = 510.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.69/1,247.22 = 510.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.69x = 1,247.22 × 510.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.69x = 637,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,017.62/903.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.91

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