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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,274.13 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,274.13 and 530.15 is: 731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,274.13 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,274.13 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,274.13 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 675,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,473.65/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.51

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