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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.80, 1,343.56 and 375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.80, 1,343.56 and 375.80 is: 563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.80 : 1,343.56 = 375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.80/1,343.56 = 375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.80x = 1,343.56 × 375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.80x = 504,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,909.85/895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.64

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