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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.59, 1,246.95 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.59, 1,246.95 and 530.58 is: 732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.59 : 1,246.95 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.59/1,246.95 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.59x = 1,246.95 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.59x = 661,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,606.73/903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.20

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