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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.53, 1,311.73 and 536.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.53, 1,311.73 and 536.53 is: 740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.53 : 1,311.73 = 536.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.53/1,311.73 = 536.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.53x = 1,311.73 × 536.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.53x = 703,785.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,785.81/950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.41

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