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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.09, 1,312.21 and 531.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.09, 1,312.21 and 531.39 is: 733.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.09 : 1,312.21 = 531.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.09/1,312.21 = 531.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.09x = 1,312.21 × 531.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.09x = 697,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,295.27/951.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.15

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