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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.36, 1,304.12 and 552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.36, 1,304.12 and 552.30 is: 761.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.36 : 1,304.12 = 552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.36/1,304.12 = 552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.36x = 1,304.12 × 552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.36x = 720,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,265.48/945.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.90

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