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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,307.66 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,307.66 and 554.22 is: 764.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,307.66 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,307.66 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,307.66 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 724,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,731.33/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.58

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