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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.54, 1,343.15 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.54, 1,343.15 and 375.40 is: 563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.54 : 1,343.15 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.54/1,343.15 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.54x = 1,343.15 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.54x = 504,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,216.63/895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.03

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