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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.88, 1,305.34 and 526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.88, 1,305.34 and 526.25 is: 726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.88 : 1,305.34 = 526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.88/1,305.34 = 526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.88x = 1,305.34 × 526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.88x = 686,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,937.12/945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.24

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