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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.33, 1,307.28 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.33, 1,307.28 and 549.06 is: 757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.33 : 1,307.28 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.33/1,307.28 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.33x = 1,307.28 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.33x = 717,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,775.16/947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.69

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