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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.77, 1,343.90 and 375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.77, 1,343.90 and 375.50 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.77 : 1,343.90 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.77/1,343.90 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.77x = 1,343.90 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.77x = 504,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,625.85/895.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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