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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.53, 1,342.84 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.53, 1,342.84 and 375.37 is: 562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.53 : 1,342.84 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.53/1,342.84 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.53x = 1,342.84 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.53x = 504,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,061.85/895.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.86

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