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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.37, 1,304.53 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.37, 1,304.53 and 525.69 is: 725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.37 : 1,304.53 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.37/1,304.53 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.37x = 1,304.53 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.37x = 685,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,777.06/945.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.41

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