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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.66, 1,307.78 and 528.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.66, 1,307.78 and 528.05 is: 728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.66 : 1,307.78 = 528.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.66/1,307.78 = 528.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.66x = 1,307.78 × 528.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.66x = 690,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,564.05/947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.71

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