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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.49, 1,313.09 and 531.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.49, 1,313.09 and 531.87 is: 734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.49 : 1,313.09 = 531.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.49/1,313.09 = 531.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.49x = 1,313.09 × 531.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.49x = 698,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,393.18/951.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.00

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