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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.98, 1,273.88 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.98, 1,273.88 and 530.04 is: 731.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.98 : 1,273.88 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.98/1,273.88 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.98x = 1,273.88 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.98x = 675,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,207.36/922.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.55

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