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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.26, 1,304.32 and 525.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.26, 1,304.32 and 525.61 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.26 : 1,304.32 = 525.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.26/1,304.32 = 525.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.26x = 1,304.32 × 525.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.26x = 685,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,559.06/945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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