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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,304.17 and 552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,304.17 and 552.39 is: 762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,304.17 = 552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,304.17 = 552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,304.17 × 552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 720,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,410.47/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.00

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