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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.66, 1,246.62 and 530.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.66, 1,246.62 and 530.67 is: 732.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.66 : 1,246.62 = 530.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.66/1,246.62 = 530.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.66x = 1,246.62 × 530.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.66x = 661,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,543.84/903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.07

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