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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,304.08 and 552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,304.08 and 552.07 is: 761.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,304.08 = 552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,304.08 = 552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,304.08 × 552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 719,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,938.81/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.74

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