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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.45, 1,304.94 and 552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.45, 1,304.94 and 552.70 is: 762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.45 : 1,304.94 = 552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.45/1,304.94 = 552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.45x = 1,304.94 × 552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.45x = 721,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,237.57/945.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.85

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