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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.51, 1,246.85 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.51, 1,246.85 and 530.60 is: 732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.51 : 1,246.85 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.51/1,246.85 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.51x = 1,246.85 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.51x = 661,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,583.24/903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.24

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