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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.42, 1,342.59 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.42, 1,342.59 and 375.76 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.42 : 1,342.59 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.42/1,342.59 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.42x = 1,342.59 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.42x = 504,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,491.62/895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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