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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.59, 1,342.95 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.59, 1,342.95 and 375.45 is: 563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.59 : 1,342.95 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.59/1,342.95 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.59x = 1,342.95 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.59x = 504,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,213.85/895.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.00

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