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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.81, 1,308.08 and 555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.81, 1,308.08 and 555.17 is: 766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.81 : 1,308.08 = 555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.81/1,308.08 = 555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.81x = 1,308.08 × 555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.81x = 726,200.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,200.23/947.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.19

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