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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.94, 1,247.52 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.94, 1,247.52 and 511 is: 705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.94 : 1,247.52 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.94/1,247.52 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.94x = 1,247.52 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.94x = 637,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,482.72/903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.23

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