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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.64, 1,307.81 and 528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.64, 1,307.81 and 528.02 is: 728.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.64 : 1,307.81 = 528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.64/1,307.81 = 528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.64x = 1,307.81 × 528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.64x = 690,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,549.84/947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.70

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