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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.97, 1,312.34 and 531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.97, 1,312.34 and 531.32 is: 733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.97 : 1,312.34 = 531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.97/1,312.34 = 531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.97x = 1,312.34 × 531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.97x = 697,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,269.83/950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.22

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