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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.92, 1,274.96 and 530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.92, 1,274.96 and 530.96 is: 732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.92 : 1,274.96 = 530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.92/1,274.96 = 530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.92x = 1,274.96 × 530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.92x = 676,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,952.76/923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.70

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