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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.47, 1,304.75 and 552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.47, 1,304.75 and 552.42 is: 762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.47 : 1,304.75 = 552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.47/1,304.75 = 552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.47x = 1,304.75 × 552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.47x = 720,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,771.38/945.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.34

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