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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.08, 1,306.84 and 527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.08, 1,306.84 and 527.32 is: 727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.08 : 1,306.84 = 527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.08/1,306.84 = 527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.08x = 1,306.84 × 527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.08x = 689,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,122.87/947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.63

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