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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.59, 1,274.55 and 530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.59, 1,274.55 and 530.65 is: 732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.59 : 1,274.55 = 530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.59/1,274.55 = 530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.59x = 1,274.55 × 530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.59x = 676,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,333.58/923.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.29

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