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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,311.21 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,311.21 and 530.48 is: 732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,311.21 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,311.21 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,311.21 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 695,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,570.68/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.08

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