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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,304.29 and 525.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,304.29 and 525.49 is: 725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,304.29 = 525.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,304.29 = 525.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,304.29 × 525.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 685,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,385.79/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.19

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