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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.10, 1,304.16 and 525.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.10, 1,304.16 and 525.43 is: 725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.10 : 1,304.16 = 525.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.10/1,304.16 = 525.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.10x = 1,304.16 × 525.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.10x = 685,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,244.79/945.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.05

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