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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.20, 1,304.24 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.20, 1,304.24 and 525.53 is: 725.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.20 : 1,304.24 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.20/1,304.24 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.20x = 1,304.24 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.20x = 685,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,417.25/945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.16

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