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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.45, 1,312.86 and 531.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.45, 1,312.86 and 531.81 is: 733.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.45 : 1,312.86 = 531.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.45/1,312.86 = 531.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.45x = 1,312.86 × 531.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.45x = 698,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,192.08/951.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.82

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