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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.39, 1,274.31 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.39, 1,274.31 and 530.48 is: 732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.39 : 1,274.31 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.39/1,274.31 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.39x = 1,274.31 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.39x = 675,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,995.97/923.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.08

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