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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.08, 1,304.09 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.08, 1,304.09 and 525.32 is: 724.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.08 : 1,304.09 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.08/1,304.09 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.08x = 1,304.09 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.08x = 685,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,055.41/945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.87

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