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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.81, 1,247.24 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.81, 1,247.24 and 530.72 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.81 : 1,247.24 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.81/1,247.24 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.81x = 1,247.24 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.81x = 661,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,935.21/903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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