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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.29, 1,306.77 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.29, 1,306.77 and 554.08 is: 764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.29 : 1,306.77 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.29/1,306.77 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.29x = 1,306.77 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.29x = 724,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,055.12/947.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.34

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