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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,308 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,308 and 555.04 is: 765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,308 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,308 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,308 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 725,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,992.32/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.91

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