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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.20, 1,274.23 and 530.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.20, 1,274.23 and 530.45 is: 732.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.20 : 1,274.23 = 530.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.20/1,274.23 = 530.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.20x = 1,274.23 × 530.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.20x = 675,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,914.37/923.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.14

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