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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.85, 1,308.07 and 528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.85, 1,308.07 and 528.22 is: 728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.85 : 1,308.07 = 528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.85/1,308.07 = 528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.85x = 1,308.07 × 528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.85x = 690,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,948.74/947.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.96

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