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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.25, 1,313.06 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.25, 1,313.06 and 362.25 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.25 : 1,313.06 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.25/1,313.06 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.25x = 1,313.06 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.25x = 475,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,654.17/875.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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