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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.22, 1,304.22 and 552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.22, 1,304.22 and 552.46 is: 762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.22 : 1,304.22 = 552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.22/1,304.22 = 552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.22x = 1,304.22 × 552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.22x = 720,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,529.38/945.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.29

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