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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.06, 1,311.04 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.06, 1,311.04 and 530.43 is: 731.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.06 : 1,311.04 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.06/1,311.04 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.06x = 1,311.04 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.06x = 695,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,414.95/950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.97

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