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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.74, 1,305.01 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.74, 1,305.01 and 525.99 is: 725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.74 : 1,305.01 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.74/1,305.01 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.74x = 1,305.01 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.74x = 686,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,420.42/945.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.80

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