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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,305.06 and 526.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,305.06 and 526.07 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,305.06 = 526.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,305.06 = 526.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,305.06 × 526.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 686,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,546.39/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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