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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.91, 1,275.02 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.91, 1,275.02 and 530.92 is: 732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.91 : 1,275.02 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.91/1,275.02 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.91x = 1,275.02 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.91x = 676,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,933.62/923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.68

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