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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,274.05 and 530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,274.05 and 530.22 is: 731.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,274.05 = 530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,274.05 = 530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,274.05 × 530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 675,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,528.65/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.67

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