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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.35, 1,304.54 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.35, 1,304.54 and 525.72 is: 725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.35 : 1,304.54 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.35/1,304.54 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.35x = 1,304.54 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.35x = 685,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,820.14/945.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.47

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