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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.27, 1,246.44 and 529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.27, 1,246.44 and 529.95 is: 731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.27 : 1,246.44 = 529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.27/1,246.44 = 529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.27x = 1,246.44 × 529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.27x = 660,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,550.88/903.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.29

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