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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.21, 1,306.95 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.21, 1,306.95 and 554.16 is: 764.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.21 : 1,306.95 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.21/1,306.95 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.21x = 1,306.95 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.21x = 724,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,252.88/947.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.62

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