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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.30, 1,304.61 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.30, 1,304.61 and 552.45 is: 762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.30 : 1,304.61 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.30/1,304.61 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.30x = 1,304.61 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.30x = 720,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,731.79/945.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.44

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