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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.39, 1,307.39 and 527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.39, 1,307.39 and 527.74 is: 728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.39 : 1,307.39 = 527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.39/1,307.39 = 527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.39x = 1,307.39 × 527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.39x = 689,956.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,956.09/947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.27

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