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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.22, 1,307.33 and 549.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.22, 1,307.33 and 549.11 is: 757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.22 : 1,307.33 = 549.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.22/1,307.33 = 549.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.22x = 1,307.33 × 549.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.22x = 717,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,858.69/947.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.86

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