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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,304.68 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,304.68 and 552.52 is: 762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,304.68 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,304.68 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,304.68 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 720,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,864.63/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.48

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