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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.18, 1,303.93 and 552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.18, 1,303.93 and 552.03 is: 761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.18 : 1,303.93 = 552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.18/1,303.93 = 552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.18x = 1,303.93 × 552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.18x = 719,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,807.10/945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.56

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