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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,342.44 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,342.44 and 374.84 is: 562.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,342.44 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,342.44 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,342.44 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 503,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,200.21/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.11

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