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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.34, 1,307.33 and 549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.34, 1,307.33 and 549.08 is: 757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.34 : 1,307.33 = 549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.34/1,307.33 = 549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.34x = 1,307.33 × 549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.34x = 717,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,827.98/947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.73

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