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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.81, 1,312.13 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.81, 1,312.13 and 531.16 is: 733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.81 : 1,312.13 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.81/1,312.13 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.81x = 1,312.13 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.81x = 696,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,949.02/950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.01

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