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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.47, 1,246.29 and 530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.47, 1,246.29 and 530.33 is: 731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.47 : 1,246.29 = 530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.47/1,246.29 = 530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.47x = 1,246.29 × 530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.47x = 660,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,944.98/903.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.56

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