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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,312.08 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,312.08 and 531.18 is: 732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,312.08 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,312.08 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,312.08 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 696,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,950.65/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.95

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