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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.97, 1,305.42 and 526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.97, 1,305.42 and 526.31 is: 726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.97 : 1,305.42 = 526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.97/1,305.42 = 526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.97x = 1,305.42 × 526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.97x = 687,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,048.32/945.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.29

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