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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,274.83 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,274.83 and 530.89 is: 732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.94 : 1,274.83 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.94/1,274.83 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.94x = 1,274.83 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.94x = 676,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,789.98/923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.50

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