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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.81, 1,247.29 and 530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.81, 1,247.29 and 530.81 is: 732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.81 : 1,247.29 = 530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.81/1,247.29 = 530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.81x = 1,247.29 × 530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.81x = 662,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,071.12/903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.53

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