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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.99, 1,275.13 and 530.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.99, 1,275.13 and 530.99 is: 732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.99 : 1,275.13 = 530.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.99/1,275.13 = 530.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.99x = 1,275.13 × 530.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.99x = 677,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,074.90/923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.77

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