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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.09, 1,306.77 and 553.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.09, 1,306.77 and 553.97 is: 764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.09 : 1,306.77 = 553.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.09/1,306.77 = 553.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.09x = 1,306.77 × 553.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.09x = 723,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,912.57/947.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.35

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