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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,235.39 and 522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,235.39 and 522.30 is: 720.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,235.39 = 522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,235.39 = 522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,235.39 × 522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 645,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,241.47/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.85

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