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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.86, 1,306.30 and 725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.86, 1,306.30 and 725.54 is: 1,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.86 : 1,306.30 = 725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.86/1,306.30 = 725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.86x = 1,306.30 × 725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.86x = 947,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,772.90/945.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.02

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