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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,311.71 and 530.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,311.71 and 530.97 is: 732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,311.71 = 530.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,311.71 = 530.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,311.71 × 530.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 696,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,482.91/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.68

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