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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.86, 1,307.99 and 549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.86, 1,307.99 and 549.47 is: 758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.86 : 1,307.99 = 549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.86/1,307.99 = 549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.86x = 1,307.99 × 549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.86x = 718,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,705.91/947.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.24

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