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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.01, 1,246.14 and 529.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.01, 1,246.14 and 529.91 is: 731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.01 : 1,246.14 = 529.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.01/1,246.14 = 529.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.01x = 1,246.14 × 529.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.01x = 660,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,339.40/903.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.27

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