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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.84, 1,308.02 and 549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.84, 1,308.02 and 549.58 is: 758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.84 : 1,308.02 = 549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.84/1,308.02 = 549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.84x = 1,308.02 × 549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.84x = 718,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,861.63/947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.42

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