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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.60, 1,307.31 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.60, 1,307.31 and 549.18 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.60 : 1,307.31 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.60/1,307.31 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.60x = 1,307.31 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.60x = 717,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,948.51/947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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