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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.00, 1,273.84 and 530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.00, 1,273.84 and 530.06 is: 731.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.00 : 1,273.84 = 530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.00/1,273.84 = 530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.00x = 1,273.84 × 530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.00x = 675,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,203.94/923.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.54

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