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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.28, 1,307.33 and 554.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.28, 1,307.33 and 554.43 is: 765.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.28 : 1,307.33 = 554.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.28/1,307.33 = 554.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.28x = 1,307.33 × 554.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.28x = 724,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,822.97/947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.16

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