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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.68, 1,311.92 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.68, 1,311.92 and 531 is: 732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.68 : 1,311.92 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.68/1,311.92 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.68x = 1,311.92 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.68x = 696,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,626.87/950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.77

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