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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.01, 1,312.35 and 531.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.01, 1,312.35 and 531.34 is: 733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.01 : 1,312.35 = 531.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.01/1,312.35 = 531.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.01x = 1,312.35 × 531.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.01x = 697,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,304.05/951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.22

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