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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,305 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,305 and 526.10 is: 725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,305 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,305 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,305 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 686,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,553.98/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.99

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