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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.49, 1,307.32 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.49, 1,307.32 and 554.44 is: 765.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.49 : 1,307.32 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.49/1,307.32 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.49x = 1,307.32 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.49x = 724,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,825.85/947.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.00

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