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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.29, 1,304.31 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.29, 1,304.31 and 552.24 is: 761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.29 : 1,304.31 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.29/1,304.31 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.29x = 1,304.31 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.29x = 720,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,287.19/945.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.98

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