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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,274.04 and 530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,274.04 and 530.18 is: 731.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,274.04 = 530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,274.04 = 530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,274.04 × 530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 675,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,470.53/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.47

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