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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.48, 1,304.80 and 525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.48, 1,304.80 and 525.83 is: 725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.48 : 1,304.80 = 525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.48/1,304.80 = 525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.48x = 1,304.80 × 525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.48x = 686,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,093.83/945.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.66

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