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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,307.76 and 528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,307.76 and 528.10 is: 728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,307.76 = 528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,307.76 = 528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,307.76 × 528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 690,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,628.06/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.76

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