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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.31, 1,343.95 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.31, 1,343.95 and 375.75 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.31 : 1,343.95 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.31/1,343.95 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.31x = 1,343.95 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.31x = 504,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,989.21/896.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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