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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.56, 1,313.01 and 531.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.56, 1,313.01 and 531.86 is: 733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.56 : 1,313.01 = 531.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.56/1,313.01 = 531.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.56x = 1,313.01 × 531.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.56x = 698,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,340.78/951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.89

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