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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.61, 1,304.80 and 525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.61, 1,304.80 and 525.97 is: 725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.61 : 1,304.80 = 525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.61/1,304.80 = 525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.61x = 1,304.80 × 525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.61x = 686,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,276.50/945.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.75

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