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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.13, 1,246.02 and 529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.13, 1,246.02 and 529.90 is: 731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.13 : 1,246.02 = 529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.13/1,246.02 = 529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.13x = 1,246.02 × 529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.13x = 660,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,266.00/903.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.09

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