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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.08, 1,274.87 and 530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.08, 1,274.87 and 530.90 is: 732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.08 : 1,274.87 = 530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.08/1,274.87 = 530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.08x = 1,274.87 × 530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.08x = 676,819.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,819.45/924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.43

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