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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.24, 1,306.98 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.24, 1,306.98 and 548.84 is: 757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.24 : 1,306.98 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.24/1,306.98 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.24x = 1,306.98 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.24x = 717,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,322.90/947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.28

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