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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.57, 1,274.37 and 530.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.57, 1,274.37 and 530.59 is: 732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.57 : 1,274.37 = 530.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.57/1,274.37 = 530.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.57x = 1,274.37 × 530.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.57x = 676,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,167.98/923.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.12

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