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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.66, 1,305 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.66, 1,305 and 526.01 is: 725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.66 : 1,305 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.66/1,305 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.66x = 1,305 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.66x = 686,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,443.05/945.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.89

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