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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.78, 1,312.04 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.78, 1,312.04 and 531.12 is: 732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.78 : 1,312.04 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.78/1,312.04 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.78x = 1,312.04 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.78x = 696,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,850.68/950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.93

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