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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.57, 1,307.63 and 527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.57, 1,307.63 and 527.90 is: 728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.57 : 1,307.63 = 527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.57/1,307.63 = 527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.57x = 1,307.63 × 527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.57x = 690,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,295.68/947.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.49

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