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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.41, 1,312.90 and 531.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.41, 1,312.90 and 531.77 is: 733.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.41 : 1,312.90 = 531.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.41/1,312.90 = 531.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.41x = 1,312.90 × 531.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.41x = 698,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,152.94/951.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.81

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