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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.91, 1,312.25 and 536.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.91, 1,312.25 and 536.91 is: 740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.91 : 1,312.25 = 536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.91/1,312.25 = 536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.91x = 1,312.25 × 536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.91x = 704,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,556.87/950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.93

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