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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.10, 1,304.24 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.10, 1,304.24 and 552.04 is: 761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.10 : 1,304.24 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.10/1,304.24 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.10x = 1,304.24 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.10x = 719,989.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,989.89/945.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.82

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