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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,274.16 and 530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,274.16 and 530.30 is: 731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,274.16 = 530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,274.16 = 530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,274.16 × 530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 675,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,687.05/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.77

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