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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,307.09 and 554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,307.09 and 554.10 is: 764.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,307.09 = 554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,307.09 = 554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,307.09 × 554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 724,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,255.80/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.66

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