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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.56, 1,304.83 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.56, 1,304.83 and 552.56 is: 762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.56 : 1,304.83 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.56/1,304.83 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.56x = 1,304.83 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.56x = 720,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,998.75/945.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.51

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