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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.34, 1,274.50 and 530.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.34, 1,274.50 and 530.63 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.34 : 1,274.50 = 530.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.34/1,274.50 = 530.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.34x = 1,274.50 × 530.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.34x = 676,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,287.94/923.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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