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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.26, 1,307.28 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.26, 1,307.28 and 527.64 is: 728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.26 : 1,307.28 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.26/1,307.28 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.26x = 1,307.28 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.26x = 689,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,773.22/947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.18

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