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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.92, 1,247.32 and 530.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.92, 1,247.32 and 530.84 is: 732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.92 : 1,247.32 = 530.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.92/1,247.32 = 530.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.92x = 1,247.32 × 530.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.92x = 662,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,127.35/903.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.51

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