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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.27, 1,307.21 and 527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.27, 1,307.21 and 527.61 is: 728.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.27 : 1,307.21 = 527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.27/1,307.21 = 527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.27x = 1,307.21 × 527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.27x = 689,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,698.39/947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.09

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