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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.12, 1,307.01 and 554.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.12, 1,307.01 and 554.21 is: 764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.12 : 1,307.01 = 554.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.12/1,307.01 = 554.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.12x = 1,307.01 × 554.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.12x = 724,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,358.01/947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.80

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