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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,307.34 and 554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,307.34 and 554.65 is: 765.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,307.34 = 554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,307.34 = 554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,307.34 × 554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 725,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,112.86/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.13

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