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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.97, 1,246.96 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.97, 1,246.96 and 530.88 is: 732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.97 : 1,246.96 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.97/1,246.96 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.97x = 1,246.96 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.97x = 661,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,989.13/903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.31

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