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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.64, 1,304.97 and 525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.64, 1,304.97 and 525.98 is: 725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.64 : 1,304.97 = 525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.64/1,304.97 = 525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.64x = 1,304.97 × 525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.64x = 686,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,389.41/945.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.85

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