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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.55, 1,304.81 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.55, 1,304.81 and 525.90 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.55 : 1,304.81 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.55/1,304.81 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.55x = 1,304.81 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.55x = 686,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,199.58/945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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