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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.26, 1,343.03 and 375.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.26, 1,343.03 and 375.00 is: 562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.26 : 1,343.03 = 375.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.26/1,343.03 = 375.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.26x = 1,343.03 × 375.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.26x = 503,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,629.53/895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.55

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