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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.88, 1,304.91 and 552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.88, 1,304.91 and 552.22 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.88 : 1,304.91 = 552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.88/1,304.91 = 552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.88x = 1,304.91 × 552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.88x = 720,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,594.14/945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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