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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.15, 1,311.24 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.15, 1,311.24 and 530.48 is: 732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.15 : 1,311.24 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.15/1,311.24 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.15x = 1,311.24 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.15x = 695,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,580.04/950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.08

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