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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,304.64 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,304.64 and 525.75 is: 725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,304.64 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,304.64 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,304.64 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 685,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,914.48/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.51

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