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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.31, 1,304.50 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.31, 1,304.50 and 525.64 is: 725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.31 : 1,304.50 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.31/1,304.50 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.31x = 1,304.50 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.31x = 685,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,697.38/945.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.37

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