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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.17, 1,307.19 and 554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.17, 1,307.19 and 554.32 is: 765.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.17 : 1,307.19 = 554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.17/1,307.19 = 554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.17x = 1,307.19 × 554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.17x = 724,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,598.79/947.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.01

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