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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.65, 1,246.94 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.65, 1,246.94 and 530.72 is: 732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.65 : 1,246.94 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.65/1,246.94 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.65x = 1,246.94 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.65x = 661,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,769.76/903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.33

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