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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.30, 1,307.34 and 554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.30, 1,307.34 and 554.36 is: 765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.30 : 1,307.34 = 554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.30/1,307.34 = 554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.30x = 1,307.34 × 554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.30x = 724,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,730.47/947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.05

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