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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.99, 1,305.05 and 552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.99, 1,305.05 and 552.84 is: 762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.99 : 1,305.05 = 552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.99/1,305.05 = 552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.99x = 1,305.05 × 552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.99x = 721,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,483.84/945.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.68

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