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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.14, 1,306.74 and 553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.14, 1,306.74 and 553.89 is: 764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.14 : 1,306.74 = 553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.14/1,306.74 = 553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.14x = 1,306.74 × 553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.14x = 723,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,783.68/947.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.18

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