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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.16, 1,273.91 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.16, 1,273.91 and 530.16 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.16 : 1,273.91 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.16/1,273.91 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.16x = 1,273.91 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.16x = 675,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,373.47/923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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