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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.31, 1,274.18 and 530.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.31, 1,274.18 and 530.37 is: 731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.31 : 1,274.18 = 530.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.31/1,274.18 = 530.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.31x = 1,274.18 × 530.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.31x = 675,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,791.36/923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.92

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