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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.60, 1,307.68 and 528.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.60, 1,307.68 and 528.03 is: 728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.60 : 1,307.68 = 528.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.60/1,307.68 = 528.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.60x = 1,307.68 × 528.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.60x = 690,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,487.73/947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.67

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