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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.66, 1,304.94 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.66, 1,304.94 and 525.96 is: 725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.66 : 1,304.94 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.66/1,304.94 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.66x = 1,304.94 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.66x = 686,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,346.24/945.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.79

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