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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.07, 1,311.03 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.07, 1,311.03 and 530.40 is: 731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.07 : 1,311.03 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.07/1,311.03 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.07x = 1,311.03 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.07x = 695,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,370.31/950.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.91

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