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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.72, 1,342.84 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.72, 1,342.84 and 376.10 is: 563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.72 : 1,342.84 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.72/1,342.84 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.72x = 1,342.84 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.72x = 505,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,042.12/895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.84

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