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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.82, 1,305.02 and 552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.82, 1,305.02 and 552.66 is: 762.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.82 : 1,305.02 = 552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.82/1,305.02 = 552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.82x = 1,305.02 × 552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.82x = 721,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,232.35/945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.55

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