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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,247.00 and 530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,247.00 and 530.62 is: 732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,247.00 = 530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,247.00 = 530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,247.00 × 530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 661,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,677.37/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.25

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