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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.90, 1,312.22 and 531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.90, 1,312.22 and 531.26 is: 733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.90 : 1,312.22 = 531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.90/1,312.22 = 531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.90x = 1,312.22 × 531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.90x = 697,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,130.00/950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.13

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