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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.63, 1,307.66 and 527.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.63, 1,307.66 and 527.94 is: 728.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.63 : 1,307.66 = 527.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.63/1,307.66 = 527.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.63x = 1,307.66 × 527.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.63x = 690,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,363.38/947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.52

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