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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.05, 1,246.13 and 530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.05, 1,246.13 and 530.20 is: 731.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.05 : 1,246.13 = 530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.05/1,246.13 = 530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.05x = 1,246.13 × 530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.05x = 660,694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,694.99/903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.63

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