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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.82, 1,246.97 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.82, 1,246.97 and 530.89 is: 732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.82 : 1,246.97 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.82/1,246.97 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.82x = 1,246.97 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.82x = 662,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,002.11/903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.45

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