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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.95, 1,308.19 and 528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.95, 1,308.19 and 528.33 is: 729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.95 : 1,308.19 = 528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.95/1,308.19 = 528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.95x = 1,308.19 × 528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.95x = 691,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,157.34/947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.11

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