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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.77, 1,275.06 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.77, 1,275.06 and 530.92 is: 732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.77 : 1,275.06 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.77/1,275.06 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.77x = 1,275.06 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.77x = 676,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,954.86/923.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.82

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