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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.62, 1,307.70 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.62, 1,307.70 and 528 is: 728.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.62 : 1,307.70 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.62/1,307.70 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.62x = 1,307.70 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.62x = 690,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,465.60/947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.63

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