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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.09, 1,274.06 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.09, 1,274.06 and 530.24 is: 731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.09 : 1,274.06 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.09/1,274.06 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.09x = 1,274.06 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.09x = 675,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,552.53/923.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.84

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