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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.01, 1,304.13 and 552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.01, 1,304.13 and 552.25 is: 762.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.01 : 1,304.13 = 552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.01/1,304.13 = 552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.01x = 1,304.13 × 552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.01x = 720,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,205.79/945.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.11

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