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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.66, 1,344.02 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.66, 1,344.02 and 375.62 is: 563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.66 : 1,344.02 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.66/1,344.02 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.66x = 1,344.02 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.66x = 504,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,842.27/895.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.65

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