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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.68, 1,274.74 and 530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.68, 1,274.74 and 530.82 is: 732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.68 : 1,274.74 = 530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.68/1,274.74 = 530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.68x = 1,274.74 × 530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.68x = 676,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,657.49/923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.57

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