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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.25, 1,307.18 and 527.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.25, 1,307.18 and 527.59 is: 728.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.25 : 1,307.18 = 527.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.25/1,307.18 = 527.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.25x = 1,307.18 × 527.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.25x = 689,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,655.10/947.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.06

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