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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.66, 1,343.72 and 375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.66, 1,343.72 and 375.91 is: 563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.66 : 1,343.72 = 375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.66/1,343.72 = 375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.66x = 1,343.72 × 375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.66x = 505,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,115.37/895.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.96

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