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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.31, 1,246.21 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.31, 1,246.21 and 530.15 is: 731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.31 : 1,246.21 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.31/1,246.21 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.31x = 1,246.21 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.31x = 660,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,670.68/903.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.39

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