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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.28, 1,304.57 and 552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.28, 1,304.57 and 552.43 is: 762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.28 : 1,304.57 = 552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.28/1,304.57 = 552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.28x = 1,304.57 × 552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.28x = 720,683.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,683.61/945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.40

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