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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.01, 1,306.86 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.01, 1,306.86 and 548.52 is: 756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.01 : 1,306.86 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.01/1,306.86 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.01x = 1,306.86 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.01x = 716,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,838.85/947.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.95

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