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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.50, 1,311.60 and 530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.50, 1,311.60 and 530.78 is: 732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.50 : 1,311.60 = 530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.50/1,311.60 = 530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.50x = 1,311.60 × 530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.50x = 696,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,171.05/950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.43

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