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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.69, 1,274.63 and 530.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.69, 1,274.63 and 530.71 is: 732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.69 : 1,274.63 = 530.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.69/1,274.63 = 530.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.69x = 1,274.63 × 530.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.69x = 676,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,453.05/923.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.34

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