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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.84, 1,305.33 and 526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.84, 1,305.33 and 526.22 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.84 : 1,305.33 = 526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.84/1,305.33 = 526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.84x = 1,305.33 × 526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.84x = 686,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,890.75/945.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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