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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.61, 1,246.94 and 530.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.61, 1,246.94 and 530.63 is: 732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.61 : 1,246.94 = 530.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.61/1,246.94 = 530.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.61x = 1,246.94 × 530.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.61x = 661,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,668.22/903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.25

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