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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.18, 1,304.47 and 531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.18, 1,304.47 and 531.26 is: 733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.18 : 1,304.47 = 531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.18/1,304.47 = 531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.18x = 1,304.47 × 531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.18x = 693,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,012.73/945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.21

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