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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.28, 1,304.47 and 525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.28, 1,304.47 and 525.58 is: 725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.28 : 1,304.47 = 525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.28/1,304.47 = 525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.28x = 1,304.47 × 525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.28x = 685,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,598.77/945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.29

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