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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.09, 1,304.24 and 525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.09, 1,304.24 and 525.45 is: 725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.09 : 1,304.24 = 525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.09/1,304.24 = 525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.09x = 1,304.24 × 525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.09x = 685,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,312.91/945.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.13

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