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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.56, 1,246.92 and 530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.56, 1,246.92 and 530.54 is: 732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.56 : 1,246.92 = 530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.56/1,246.92 = 530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.56x = 1,246.92 × 530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.56x = 661,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,544.05/903.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.16

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