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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.09, 1,235.38 and 522.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.09, 1,235.38 and 522.29 is: 720.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.09 : 1,235.38 = 522.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.09/1,235.38 = 522.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.09x = 1,235.38 × 522.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.09x = 645,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,226.62/895.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.85

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