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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.22, 1,273.38 and 530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.22, 1,273.38 and 530.10 is: 731.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.22 : 1,273.38 = 530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.22/1,273.38 = 530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.22x = 1,273.38 × 530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.22x = 675,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,018.74/923.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.16

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