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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.31, 1,304.53 and 552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.31, 1,304.53 and 552.26 is: 762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.31 : 1,304.53 = 552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.31/1,304.53 = 552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.31x = 1,304.53 × 552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.31x = 720,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,439.74/945.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.12

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