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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,307.88 and 554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,307.88 and 554.49 is: 765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,307.88 = 554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,307.88 = 554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,307.88 × 554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 725,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,206.38/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.37

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