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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.82, 1,247.36 and 510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.82, 1,247.36 and 510.84 is: 705.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.82 : 1,247.36 = 510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.82/1,247.36 = 510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.82x = 1,247.36 × 510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.82x = 637,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,194.15/903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.00

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