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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.45, 1,274.60 and 530.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.45, 1,274.60 and 530.53 is: 732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.45 : 1,274.60 = 530.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.45/1,274.60 = 530.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.45x = 1,274.60 × 530.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.45x = 676,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,211.68/923.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.27

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