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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.75, 1,329.17 and 372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.75, 1,329.17 and 372.75 is: 559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.75 : 1,329.17 = 372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.75/1,329.17 = 372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.75x = 1,329.17 × 372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.75x = 495,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,446.25/885.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.35

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