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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,307.95 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,307.95 and 549.35 is: 758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,307.95 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,307.95 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,307.95 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 718,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,522.33/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.19

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