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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.21, 1,312.60 and 525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.21, 1,312.60 and 525.82 is: 725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.21 : 1,312.60 = 525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.21/1,312.60 = 525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.21x = 1,312.60 × 525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.21x = 690,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,188.71/951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.59

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