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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.01, 1,304.10 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.01, 1,304.10 and 525.36 is: 724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.01 : 1,304.10 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.01/1,304.10 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.01x = 1,304.10 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.01x = 685,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,121.98/945.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.99

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