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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.87, 1,247.45 and 510.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.87, 1,247.45 and 510.89 is: 705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.87 : 1,247.45 = 510.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.87/1,247.45 = 510.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.87x = 1,247.45 × 510.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.87x = 637,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,309.73/903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.09

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