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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.58, 1,247.00 and 530.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.58, 1,247.00 and 530.57 is: 732.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.58 : 1,247.00 = 530.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.58/1,247.00 = 530.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.58x = 1,247.00 × 530.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.58x = 661,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,621.25/903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.22

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