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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.71, 1,311.97 and 531.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.71, 1,311.97 and 531.07 is: 732.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.71 : 1,311.97 = 531.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.71/1,311.97 = 531.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.71x = 1,311.97 × 531.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.71x = 696,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,738.69/950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.87

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