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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.52, 1,304.74 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.52, 1,304.74 and 525.84 is: 725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.52 : 1,304.74 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.52/1,304.74 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.52x = 1,304.74 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.52x = 686,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,084.48/945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.62

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