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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.67, 1,305.08 and 552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.67, 1,305.08 and 552.67 is: 762.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.67 : 1,305.08 = 552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.67/1,305.08 = 552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.67x = 1,305.08 × 552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.67x = 721,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,278.56/945.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.72

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