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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.71, 1,274.84 and 530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.71, 1,274.84 and 530.73 is: 732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.71 : 1,274.84 = 530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.71/1,274.84 = 530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.71x = 1,274.84 × 530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.71x = 676,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,593.18/923.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.48

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