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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,311.06 and 536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,311.06 and 536.12 is: 739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,311.06 = 536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,311.06 = 536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,311.06 × 536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 702,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,885.49/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.79

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