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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,307.85 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,307.85 and 528.12 is: 728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,307.85 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,307.85 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,307.85 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 690,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,701.74/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.82

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