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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.64, 1,304.79 and 552.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.64, 1,304.79 and 552.59 is: 762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.64 : 1,304.79 = 552.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.64/1,304.79 = 552.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.64x = 1,304.79 × 552.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.64x = 721,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,013.31/945.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.46

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