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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.02, 1,311.07 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.02, 1,311.07 and 530.43 is: 732.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.02 : 1,311.07 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.02/1,311.07 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.02x = 1,311.07 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.02x = 695,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,430.86/950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.02

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