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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,247.08 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,247.08 and 530.48 is: 732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,247.08 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,247.08 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,247.08 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 661,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,551.00/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.19

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