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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.77, 1,312.12 and 531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.77, 1,312.12 and 531.14 is: 733.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.77 : 1,312.12 = 531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.77/1,312.12 = 531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.77x = 1,312.12 × 531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.77x = 696,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,912.52/950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.00

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