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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.51, 1,307.67 and 554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.51, 1,307.67 and 554.86 is: 765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.51 : 1,307.67 = 554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.51/1,307.67 = 554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.51x = 1,307.67 × 554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.51x = 725,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,571.00/947.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.77

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