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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.84, 1,311.87 and 531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.84, 1,311.87 and 531.14 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.84 : 1,311.87 = 531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.84/1,311.87 = 531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.84x = 1,311.87 × 531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.84x = 696,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,780.07/950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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