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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.80, 1,307.96 and 528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.80, 1,307.96 and 528.16 is: 728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.80 : 1,307.96 = 528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.80/1,307.96 = 528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.80x = 1,307.96 × 528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.80x = 690,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,812.15/947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.86

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