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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.10, 1,307 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.10, 1,307 and 554.04 is: 764.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.10 : 1,307 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.10/1,307 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.10x = 1,307 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.10x = 724,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,130.28/947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.58

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