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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.35, 1,311.52 and 530.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.35, 1,311.52 and 530.71 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.35 : 1,311.52 = 530.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.35/1,311.52 = 530.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.35x = 1,311.52 × 530.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.35x = 696,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,030.85/950.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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