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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.85, 1,273.53 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.85, 1,273.53 and 530 is: 731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.85 : 1,273.53 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.85/1,273.53 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.85x = 1,273.53 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.85x = 674,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,969.58/922.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.40

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