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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.50, 1,304.60 and 552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.50, 1,304.60 and 552.44 is: 762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.50 : 1,304.60 = 552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.50/1,304.60 = 552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.50x = 1,304.60 × 552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.50x = 720,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,713.72/945.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.26

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