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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.37, 1,313.06 and 374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.37, 1,313.06 and 374.97 is: 562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.37 : 1,313.06 = 374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.37/1,313.06 = 374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.37x = 1,313.06 × 374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.37x = 492,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,363.97/875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.47

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