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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.03, 1,304.12 and 525.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.03, 1,304.12 and 525.39 is: 725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.03 : 1,304.12 = 525.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.03/1,304.12 = 525.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.03x = 1,304.12 × 525.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.03x = 685,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,168.03/945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.02

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