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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,304.25 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,304.25 and 552.12 is: 761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,304.25 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,304.25 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,304.25 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 720,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,098.65/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.91

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