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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.66, 1,274.78 and 530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.66, 1,274.78 and 530.68 is: 732.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.66 : 1,274.78 = 530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.66/1,274.78 = 530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.66x = 1,274.78 × 530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.66x = 676,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,498.39/923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.41

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