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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.97, 1,308.16 and 528.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.97, 1,308.16 and 528.29 is: 729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.97 : 1,308.16 = 528.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.97/1,308.16 = 528.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.97x = 1,308.16 × 528.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.97x = 691,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,079.98/947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.01

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