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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.32, 1,311.42 and 530.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.32, 1,311.42 and 530.67 is: 732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.32 : 1,311.42 = 530.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.32/1,311.42 = 530.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.32x = 1,311.42 × 530.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.32x = 695,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,931.25/950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.31

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