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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,273.92 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,273.92 and 530.32 is: 731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,273.92 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,273.92 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,273.92 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 675,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,585.25/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.69

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