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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,307.24 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,307.24 and 554.40 is: 764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,307.24 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,307.24 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,307.24 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 724,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,733.86/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.87

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