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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.26, 1,341.87 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.26, 1,341.87 and 375.17 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.26 : 1,341.87 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.26/1,341.87 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.26x = 1,341.87 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.26x = 503,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,424.47/895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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