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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,274.40 and 530.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,274.40 and 530.57 is: 732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,274.40 = 530.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,274.40 = 530.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,274.40 × 530.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 676,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,152.04/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.34

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