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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.91, 1,308.11 and 528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.91, 1,308.11 and 528.25 is: 728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.91 : 1,308.11 = 528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.91/1,308.11 = 528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.91x = 1,308.11 × 528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.91x = 691,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,009.11/947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.98

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