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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.23, 1,307.15 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.23, 1,307.15 and 527.58 is: 728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.23 : 1,307.15 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.23/1,307.15 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.23x = 1,307.15 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.23x = 689,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,626.20/947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.05

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