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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.46, 1,304.73 and 525.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.46, 1,304.73 and 525.85 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.46 : 1,304.73 = 525.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.46/1,304.73 = 525.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.46x = 1,304.73 × 525.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.46x = 686,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,095.99/945.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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