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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.61, 1,304.46 and 552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.61, 1,304.46 and 552.38 is: 762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.61 : 1,304.46 = 552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.61/1,304.46 = 552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.61x = 1,304.46 × 552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.61x = 720,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,551.09/945.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.00

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