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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,307.75 and 554.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,307.75 and 554.85 is: 765.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,307.75 = 554.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,307.75 = 554.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,307.75 × 554.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 725,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,602.31/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.65

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