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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.24, 1,304.46 and 552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.24, 1,304.46 and 552.36 is: 762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.24 : 1,304.46 = 552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.24/1,304.46 = 552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.24x = 1,304.46 × 552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.24x = 720,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,531.53/945.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.27

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