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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.46, 1,313.03 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.46, 1,313.03 and 526.12 is: 726.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.46 : 1,313.03 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.46/1,313.03 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.46x = 1,313.03 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.46x = 690,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,809.38/951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.05

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