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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.65, 1,304.99 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.65, 1,304.99 and 526.04 is: 725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.65 : 1,304.99 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.65/1,304.99 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.65x = 1,304.99 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.65x = 686,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,476.94/945.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.93

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