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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.64, 1,304.96 and 552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.64, 1,304.96 and 552.88 is: 762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.64 : 1,304.96 = 552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.64/1,304.96 = 552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.64x = 1,304.96 × 552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.64x = 721,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,486.28/945.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.96

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