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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.10, 1,307 and 554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.10, 1,307 and 554.05 is: 764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.10 : 1,307 = 554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.10/1,307 = 554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.10x = 1,307 × 554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.10x = 724,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,143.35/947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.59

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