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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.73, 1,247.10 and 510.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.73, 1,247.10 and 510.73 is: 704.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.73 : 1,247.10 = 510.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.73/1,247.10 = 510.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.73x = 1,247.10 × 510.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.73x = 636,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,931.38/903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.78

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