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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,311.77 and 531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,311.77 and 531.01 is: 732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,311.77 = 531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,311.77 = 531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,311.77 × 531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 696,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,555.59/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.73

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