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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.55, 1,304.87 and 525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.55, 1,304.87 and 525.94 is: 725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.55 : 1,304.87 = 525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.55/1,304.87 = 525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.55x = 1,304.87 × 525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.55x = 686,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,283.96/945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.80

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