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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.84, 1,273.64 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.84, 1,273.64 and 530 is: 731.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.84 : 1,273.64 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.84/1,273.64 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.84x = 1,273.64 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.84x = 675,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,029.20/922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.47

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