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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.50, 1,304.88 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.50, 1,304.88 and 525.99 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.50 : 1,304.88 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.50/1,304.88 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.50x = 1,304.88 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.50x = 686,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,351.20/945.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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