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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.22, 1,312.64 and 531.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.22, 1,312.64 and 531.58 is: 733.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.22 : 1,312.64 = 531.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.22/1,312.64 = 531.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.22x = 1,312.64 × 531.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.22x = 697,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,773.17/951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.56

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