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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.05, 1,311.12 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.05, 1,311.12 and 530.44 is: 732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.05 : 1,311.12 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.05/1,311.12 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.05x = 1,311.12 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.05x = 695,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,470.49/950.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.04

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