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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,235.31 and 522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,235.31 and 522.15 is: 720.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,235.31 = 522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,235.31 = 522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,235.31 × 522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 645,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,017.12/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.58

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