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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.71, 1,307.78 and 528.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.71, 1,307.78 and 528.03 is: 728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.71 : 1,307.78 = 528.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.71/1,307.78 = 528.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.71x = 1,307.78 × 528.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.71x = 690,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,546.41/947.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.65

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