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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,235.25 and 522.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,235.25 and 522.35 is: 720.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,235.25 = 522.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,235.25 = 522.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,235.25 × 522.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 645,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,226.66/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.84

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