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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.19, 1,304.22 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.19, 1,304.22 and 525.54 is: 725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.19 : 1,304.22 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.19/1,304.22 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.19x = 1,304.22 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.19x = 685,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,423.68/945.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.17

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