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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.03, 1,246.16 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.03, 1,246.16 and 530.03 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.03 : 1,246.16 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.03/1,246.16 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.03x = 1,246.16 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.03x = 660,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,493.30/903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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