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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.81, 1,305.23 and 526.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.81, 1,305.23 and 526.17 is: 726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.81 : 1,305.23 = 526.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.81/1,305.23 = 526.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.81x = 1,305.23 × 526.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.81x = 686,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,770.24/945.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.12

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