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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.36, 1,304.88 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.36, 1,304.88 and 552.48 is: 762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.36 : 1,304.88 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.36/1,304.88 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.36x = 1,304.88 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.36x = 720,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,920.10/945.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.59

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