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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.83, 1,312.08 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.83, 1,312.08 and 525.44 is: 725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.83 : 1,312.08 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.83/1,312.08 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.83x = 1,312.08 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.83x = 689,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,423.83/950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.07

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