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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.03, 1,304.23 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.03, 1,304.23 and 552.18 is: 762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.03 : 1,304.23 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.03/1,304.23 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.03x = 1,304.23 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.03x = 720,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,169.72/945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.06

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