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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.25, 1,306.62 and 554.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.25, 1,306.62 and 554.01 is: 764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.25 : 1,306.62 = 554.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.25/1,306.62 = 554.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.25x = 1,306.62 × 554.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.25x = 723,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,880.55/947.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.19

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