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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.01, 1,312.42 and 531.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.01, 1,312.42 and 531.35 is: 733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.01 : 1,312.42 = 531.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.01/1,312.42 = 531.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.01x = 1,312.42 × 531.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.01x = 697,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,352.41/951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.28

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