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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.81, 1,247.22 and 510.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.81, 1,247.22 and 510.85 is: 704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.81 : 1,247.22 = 510.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.81/1,247.22 = 510.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.81x = 1,247.22 × 510.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.81x = 637,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,139.22/903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.95

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