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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.25, 1,311.35 and 536.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.25, 1,311.35 and 536.25 is: 740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.25 : 1,311.35 = 536.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.25/1,311.35 = 536.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.25x = 1,311.35 × 536.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.25x = 703,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,208.76/950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.03

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