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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.83, 1,343.55 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.83, 1,343.55 and 376.42 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.83 : 1,343.55 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.83/1,343.55 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.83x = 1,343.55 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.83x = 505,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,733.85/895.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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