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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.39, 1,274.40 and 530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.39, 1,274.40 and 530.34 is: 731.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.39 : 1,274.40 = 530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.39/1,274.40 = 530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.39x = 1,274.40 × 530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.39x = 675,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,865.30/923.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.94

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