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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,246.32 and 530.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,246.32 and 530.05 is: 731.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,246.32 = 530.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,246.32 = 530.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,246.32 × 530.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 660,611.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,611.92/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.53

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