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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.15, 1,273.93 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.15, 1,273.93 and 530.15 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.15 : 1,273.93 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.15/1,273.93 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.15x = 1,273.93 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.15x = 675,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,366.29/923.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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