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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.31, 1,273.86 and 530.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.31, 1,273.86 and 530.07 is: 731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.31 : 1,273.86 = 530.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.31/1,273.86 = 530.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.31x = 1,273.86 × 530.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.31x = 675,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,234.97/923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.32

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