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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.27, 1,304.42 and 525.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.27, 1,304.42 and 525.61 is: 725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.27 : 1,304.42 = 525.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.27/1,304.42 = 525.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.27x = 1,304.42 × 525.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.27x = 685,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,610.82/945.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.31

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