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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.59, 1,312.90 and 531.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.59, 1,312.90 and 531.89 is: 733.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.59 : 1,312.90 = 531.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.59/1,312.90 = 531.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.59x = 1,312.90 × 531.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.59x = 698,310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,310.49/951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.83

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