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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.85, 1,344.03 and 375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.85, 1,344.03 and 375.59 is: 563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.85 : 1,344.03 = 375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.85/1,344.03 = 375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.85x = 1,344.03 × 375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.85x = 504,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,797.51/895.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.49

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