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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.01, 1,343.91 and 375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.01, 1,343.91 and 375.70 is: 563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.01 : 1,343.91 = 375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.01/1,343.91 = 375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.01x = 1,343.91 × 375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.01x = 504,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,906.99/896.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.51

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