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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.11, 1,273.81 and 530.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.11, 1,273.81 and 530.05 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.11 : 1,273.81 = 530.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.11/1,273.81 = 530.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.11x = 1,273.81 × 530.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.11x = 675,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,182.99/923.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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