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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.54, 1,304.70 and 525.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.54, 1,304.70 and 525.86 is: 725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.54 : 1,304.70 = 525.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.54/1,304.70 = 525.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.54x = 1,304.70 × 525.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.54x = 686,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,083.02/945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.60

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