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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.25, 1,274.09 and 530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.25, 1,274.09 and 530.30 is: 731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.25 : 1,274.09 = 530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.25/1,274.09 = 530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.25x = 1,274.09 × 530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.25x = 675,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,650.46/923.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.82

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