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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.42, 1,274.28 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.42, 1,274.28 and 530.48 is: 732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.42 : 1,274.28 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.42/1,274.28 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.42x = 1,274.28 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.42x = 675,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,980.05/923.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.04

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