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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.34, 1,307.34 and 527.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.34, 1,307.34 and 527.72 is: 728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.34 : 1,307.34 = 527.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.34/1,307.34 = 527.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.34x = 1,307.34 × 527.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.34x = 689,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,902.93/947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.25

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