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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.75, 1,274.78 and 530.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.75, 1,274.78 and 530.77 is: 732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.75 : 1,274.78 = 530.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.75/1,274.78 = 530.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.75x = 1,274.78 × 530.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.75x = 676,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,605.95/923.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.46

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