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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.08, 1,246.52 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.08, 1,246.52 and 530.16 is: 731.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.08 : 1,246.52 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.08/1,246.52 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.08x = 1,246.52 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.08x = 660,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,855.04/903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.78

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