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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.07, 1,304.25 and 525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.07, 1,304.25 and 525.51 is: 725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.07 : 1,304.25 = 525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.07/1,304.25 = 525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.07x = 1,304.25 × 525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.07x = 685,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,401.07/945.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.24

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