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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.29, 1,341.97 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.29, 1,341.97 and 375.57 is: 562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.29 : 1,341.97 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.29/1,341.97 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.29x = 1,341.97 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.29x = 504,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,008.40/895.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.96

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