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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.97, 1,247.45 and 510.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.97, 1,247.45 and 510.99 is: 705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.97 : 1,247.45 = 510.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.97/1,247.45 = 510.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.97x = 1,247.45 × 510.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.97x = 637,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,434.48/903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.15

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