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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.66, 1,304.82 and 552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.66, 1,304.82 and 552.72 is: 762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.66 : 1,304.82 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.66/1,304.82 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.66x = 1,304.82 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.66x = 721,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,200.11/945.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.64

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