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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.54, 1,304.85 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.54, 1,304.85 and 525.88 is: 725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.54 : 1,304.85 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.54/1,304.85 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.54x = 1,304.85 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.54x = 686,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,194.18/945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.72

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