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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.84, 1,307.84 and 554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.84, 1,307.84 and 554.76 is: 765.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.84 : 1,307.84 = 554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.84/1,307.84 = 554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.84x = 1,307.84 × 554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.84x = 725,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,534.54/947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.47

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