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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,312.34 and 531.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,312.34 and 531.35 is: 733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,312.34 = 531.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,312.34 = 531.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,312.34 × 531.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 697,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,309.20/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.21

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