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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.56, 1,307.10 and 554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.56, 1,307.10 and 554.50 is: 764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.56 : 1,307.10 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.56/1,307.10 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.56x = 1,307.10 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.56x = 724,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,786.95/947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.90

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