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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.86, 1,312.07 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.86, 1,312.07 and 531.20 is: 732.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.86 : 1,312.07 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.86/1,312.07 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.86x = 1,312.07 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.86x = 696,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,973.00/950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.99

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