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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.56, 1,304.88 and 525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.56, 1,304.88 and 525.92 is: 725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.56 : 1,304.88 = 525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.56/1,304.88 = 525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.56x = 1,304.88 × 525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.56x = 686,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,262.49/945.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.77

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