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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,274.34 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,274.34 and 530.46 is: 732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,274.34 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,274.34 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,274.34 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 675,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,986.40/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.06

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