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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.98, 1,275.08 and 531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.98, 1,275.08 and 531.01 is: 732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.98 : 1,275.08 = 531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.98/1,275.08 = 531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.98x = 1,275.08 × 531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.98x = 677,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,080.23/923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.79

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