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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.04, 1,273.77 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.04, 1,273.77 and 530.04 is: 731.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.04 : 1,273.77 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.04/1,273.77 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.04x = 1,273.77 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.04x = 675,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,149.05/923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.44

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