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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.80, 1,307.98 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.80, 1,307.98 and 528.18 is: 728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.80 : 1,307.98 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.80/1,307.98 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.80x = 1,307.98 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.80x = 690,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,848.88/947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.90

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