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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.99, 1,273.79 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.99, 1,273.79 and 530.03 is: 731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.99 : 1,273.79 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.99/1,273.79 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.99x = 1,273.79 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.99x = 675,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,146.91/922.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.48

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