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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.40, 1,304.69 and 525.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.40, 1,304.69 and 525.77 is: 725.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.40 : 1,304.69 = 525.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.40/1,304.69 = 525.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.40x = 1,304.69 × 525.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.40x = 685,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,965.18/945.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.58

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