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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,311.02 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,311.02 and 530.40 is: 731.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,311.02 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,311.02 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,311.02 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 695,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,365.01/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.93

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