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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.57, 1,304.98 and 525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.57, 1,304.98 and 525.92 is: 725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.57 : 1,304.98 = 525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.57/1,304.98 = 525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.57x = 1,304.98 × 525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.57x = 686,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,315.08/945.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.82

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