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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.11, 1,306.96 and 527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.11, 1,306.96 and 527.49 is: 727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.11 : 1,306.96 = 527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.11/1,306.96 = 527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.11x = 1,306.96 × 527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.11x = 689,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,408.33/947.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.91

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