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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.49, 1,311.65 and 530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.49, 1,311.65 and 530.86 is: 732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.49 : 1,311.65 = 530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.49/1,311.65 = 530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.49x = 1,311.65 × 530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.49x = 696,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,300.57/950.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.57

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