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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.43, 1,246.70 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.43, 1,246.70 and 530.40 is: 731.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.43 : 1,246.70 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.43/1,246.70 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.43x = 1,246.70 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.43x = 661,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,249.68/903.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.93

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