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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,304.07 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,304.07 and 525.32 is: 724.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,304.07 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,304.07 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,304.07 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 685,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,054.05/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.92

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