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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,308.00 and 528.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,308.00 and 528.15 is: 728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,308.00 = 528.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,308.00 = 528.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,308.00 × 528.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 690,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,824.11/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.88

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