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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.18, 1,273.88 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.18, 1,273.88 and 530.24 is: 731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.18 : 1,273.88 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.18/1,273.88 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.18x = 1,273.88 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.18x = 675,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,453.11/923.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.66

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