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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.17, 1,304.30 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.17, 1,304.30 and 525.52 is: 725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.17 : 1,304.30 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.17/1,304.30 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.17x = 1,304.30 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.17x = 685,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,438.68/945.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.20

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