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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.58, 1,307.67 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.58, 1,307.67 and 522.18 is: 720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.58 : 1,307.67 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.58/1,307.67 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.58x = 1,307.67 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.58x = 682,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,839.12/947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.61

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