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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.95, 1,342.76 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.95, 1,342.76 and 375.30 is: 563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.95 : 1,342.76 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.95/1,342.76 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.95x = 1,342.76 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.95x = 503,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,935.95/894.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.09

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