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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.27, 1,274.17 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.27, 1,274.17 and 530.32 is: 731.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.27 : 1,274.17 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.27/1,274.17 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.27x = 1,274.17 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.27x = 675,719.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,719.54/923.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.87

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