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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.18, 1,311.11 and 530.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.18, 1,311.11 and 530.47 is: 731.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.18 : 1,311.11 = 530.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.18/1,311.11 = 530.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.18x = 1,311.11 × 530.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.18x = 695,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,502.57/950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.97

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