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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.63, 1,311.88 and 531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.63, 1,311.88 and 531.02 is: 732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.63 : 1,311.88 = 531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.63/1,311.88 = 531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.63x = 1,311.88 × 531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.63x = 696,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,634.52/950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.81

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