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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.08, 1,304.24 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.08, 1,304.24 and 525.44 is: 725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.08 : 1,304.24 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.08/1,304.24 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.08x = 1,304.24 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.08x = 685,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,290.72/945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.12

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