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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.41, 1,304.47 and 552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.41, 1,304.47 and 552.43 is: 762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.41 : 1,304.47 = 552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.41/1,304.47 = 552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.41x = 1,304.47 × 552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.41x = 720,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,628.36/945.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.24

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