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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.96, 1,343.36 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.96, 1,343.36 and 375.28 is: 563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.96 : 1,343.36 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.96/1,343.36 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.96x = 1,343.36 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.96x = 504,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,136.14/894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.31

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