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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.25, 1,311.22 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.25, 1,311.22 and 530.55 is: 732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.25 : 1,311.22 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.25/1,311.22 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.25x = 1,311.22 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.25x = 695,667.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,667.77/950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.09

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