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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.26, 1,246.44 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.26, 1,246.44 and 530.48 is: 732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.26 : 1,246.44 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.26/1,246.44 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.26x = 1,246.44 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.26x = 661,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,211.49/903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.03

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