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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.10, 1,246.29 and 530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.10, 1,246.29 and 530.36 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.10 : 1,246.29 = 530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.10/1,246.29 = 530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.10x = 1,246.29 × 530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.10x = 660,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,982.36/903.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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