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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.54, 1,247.04 and 530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.54, 1,247.04 and 530.50 is: 732.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.54 : 1,247.04 = 530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.54/1,247.04 = 530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.54x = 1,247.04 × 530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.54x = 661,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,554.72/903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.18

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