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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.72, 1,312.02 and 531.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.72, 1,312.02 and 531.17 is: 733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.72 : 1,312.02 = 531.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.72/1,312.02 = 531.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.72x = 1,312.02 × 531.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.72x = 696,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,903.01/950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.03

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