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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,312.53 and 531.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,312.53 and 531.41 is: 733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,312.53 = 531.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,312.53 = 531.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,312.53 × 531.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 697,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,488.91/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.38

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