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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,304.17 and 525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,304.17 and 525.35 is: 725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,304.17 = 525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,304.17 = 525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,304.17 × 525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 685,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,147.66/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.02

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