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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.54, 1,274.54 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.54, 1,274.54 and 530.69 is: 732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.54 : 1,274.54 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.54/1,274.54 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.54x = 1,274.54 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.54x = 676,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,376.61/923.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.38

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