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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,235.28 and 522.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,235.28 and 522.13 is: 720.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,235.28 = 522.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,235.28 = 522.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,235.28 × 522.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 644,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,976.75/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.56

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