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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.93, 1,308.16 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.93, 1,308.16 and 528.26 is: 729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.93 : 1,308.16 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.93/1,308.16 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.93x = 1,308.16 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.93x = 691,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,042.72/947.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.01

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