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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.01, 1,273.86 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.01, 1,273.86 and 530.03 is: 731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.01 : 1,273.86 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.01/1,273.86 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.01x = 1,273.86 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.01x = 675,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,184.02/923.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.50

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