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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,306.62 and 553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,306.62 and 553.92 is: 764.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,306.62 = 553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,306.62 = 553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,306.62 × 553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 723,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,762.95/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.14

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