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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.19, 1,307.12 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.19, 1,307.12 and 554.22 is: 764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.19 : 1,307.12 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.19/1,307.12 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.19x = 1,307.12 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.19x = 724,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,430.16/947.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.82

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