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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,306.98 and 554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,306.98 and 554.20 is: 764.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,306.98 = 554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,306.98 = 554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,306.98 × 554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 724,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,328.32/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.74

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