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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,311.36 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,311.36 and 536.16 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,311.36 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,311.36 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,311.36 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 703,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,098.78/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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