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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.25, 1,246.53 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.25, 1,246.53 and 530.35 is: 731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.25 : 1,246.53 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.25/1,246.53 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.25x = 1,246.53 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.25x = 661,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,097.19/903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.91

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