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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,246.12 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,246.12 and 530.16 is: 731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,246.12 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,246.12 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,246.12 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 660,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,642.98/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.51

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