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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.68, 1,246.67 and 530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.68, 1,246.67 and 530.68 is: 732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.68 : 1,246.67 = 530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.68/1,246.67 = 530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.68x = 1,246.67 × 530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.68x = 661,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,573.95/903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.09

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