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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.96, 1,308.18 and 528.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.96, 1,308.18 and 528.35 is: 729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.96 : 1,308.18 = 528.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.96/1,308.18 = 528.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.96x = 1,308.18 × 528.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.96x = 691,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,176.90/947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.12

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