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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.55, 1,304.83 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.55, 1,304.83 and 525.88 is: 725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.55 : 1,304.83 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.55/1,304.83 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.55x = 1,304.83 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.55x = 686,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,179.42/945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.70

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