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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.93, 1,312.12 and 531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.93, 1,312.12 and 531.26 is: 733.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.93 : 1,312.12 = 531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.93/1,312.12 = 531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.93x = 1,312.12 × 531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.93x = 697,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,076.87/950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.05

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