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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.33, 1,304.69 and 552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.33, 1,304.69 and 552.37 is: 762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.33 : 1,304.69 = 552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.33/1,304.69 = 552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.33x = 1,304.69 × 552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.33x = 720,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,665.59/945.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.34

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