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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.22, 1,246.47 and 530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.22, 1,246.47 and 530.22 is: 731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.22 : 1,246.47 = 530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.22/1,246.47 = 530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.22x = 1,246.47 × 530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.22x = 660,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,900.21/903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.71

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