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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.25, 1,256.14 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.25, 1,256.14 and 375.43 is: 563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.25 : 1,256.14 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.25/1,256.14 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.25x = 1,256.14 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.25x = 471,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,586.36/837.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.26

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