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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.59, 1,274.76 and 530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.59, 1,274.76 and 530.74 is: 732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.59 : 1,274.76 = 530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.59/1,274.76 = 530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.59x = 1,274.76 × 530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.59x = 676,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,557.09/923.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.53

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