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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,246.98 and 530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,246.98 and 530.86 is: 732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,246.98 = 530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,246.98 = 530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,246.98 × 530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 661,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,971.80/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.59

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