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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.75, 1,342.67 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.75, 1,342.67 and 375.62 is: 563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.75 : 1,342.67 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.75/1,342.67 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.75x = 1,342.67 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.75x = 504,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,325.11/895.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.02

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