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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.47, 1,311.35 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.47, 1,311.35 and 530.76 is: 732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.47 : 1,311.35 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.47/1,311.35 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.47x = 1,311.35 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.47x = 696,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,011.46/950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.28

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