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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.98, 1,274.94 and 530.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.98, 1,274.94 and 530.93 is: 732.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.98 : 1,274.94 = 530.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.98/1,274.94 = 530.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.98x = 1,274.94 × 530.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.98x = 676,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,903.89/923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.60

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