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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.11, 1,304.25 and 552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.11, 1,304.25 and 552.05 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.11 : 1,304.25 = 552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.11/1,304.25 = 552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.11x = 1,304.25 × 552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.11x = 720,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,004.69/945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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